Where Do Danios Swim?

Zebra Danio are found in a range of different habitats from slow-flowing rivers and streams during the dry season to seasonally flooded pools/ponds and rice paddies during the monsoon season. Their habitats consist of silty bottomed rice paddies full of lush green vegetation.

Do zebra Danios swim at top of tank?

Most danios are surface oriented, so having tall plants or ones that float at the top help make them feel at home. They will be less stressed and show their best colors in a well decorated aquarium.

Do Danio fish swimming at top of tank?

Surface dwelling fish include Zebra danios, Hatchetfish and Guppies, and they naturally swim at the surface in the wild to be first to the food. All should be active and feeding when at the surface, however, with bright eyes and spread fins.