Can Celestial Pearl Danio and German Blue Ram live together?

Celestial Pearl Danio and German Blue Ram are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Celestial Pearl Danio vs German Blue Ram

Celestial Pearl Danio

Celestichthys margaritatus

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Danios

Family

Cichlids

0.8″

Adult size

2″

10gal

Min tank

20gal

72–79°F

Temperature

78–85°F

6.5–7.5

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnCelestial Pearl Danio and German Blue Ram only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–79°F.
criticalGerman Blue Ram grows large enough (2") to eat Celestial Pearl Danio (0.8").

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