Zebra Danios or White clouded Mountain Minnows?

Question

I've decided to start a small cold water aquarium. The tank at the moment is about 11 litres (how many fish? Some people said 3 and others said 6!). I want to know which fish people think is best for a cold water aquarium apart from goldfish.

Also, does anybody know if you can keep both danios and minnows together?

Answer 1

both these need about 2 gallons each and need minimum schools of 6

along as the temperature docent drop below 18c it will be fine

Answer 2

10 gallon would be best for 6-10 fish. You can keep zebra danios and white cloud minnows together. They go along very well. A school of 3 fish is the minimum about of the same you could keep for a schooling fish. 6 is better. The more the better

Answer 3

Neither would be happy in a tank that is only 11 litres.

If you get a larger tank, say about 15 gallons, then yes you could keep both minnows and zebra danios together. However, unless you get an even bigger tank, I would keep only one species. I my opinion Zebra danios are better. Both are similar, but danios are more energetic and interesting to watch.  

Answer 4

yes danios and minnows can be kept together but not in a 11 litre tank they will bump noses

Answer 5

11 litres is too small for anything I'm afraid.

Danios and minnows are very active fish, 11 litres is nowhere near enough swimming space. The minnows need 35-40 litres minimum, the danios 45-50 litres minimum.

11 litres is good for nothing but flowers, or a candy jar.