Species Profile
Celestial Pearl Danio
Celestichthys margaritatus
Also known as: Galaxy Rasbora, CPD
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
0.8″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Micro foods, baby brine shrimp
Notes
Burgundy body sprinkled with white pearl spots and orange-trimmed fins. Discovered in Myanmar in 2006. Tiny and shy; needs a heavily planted tank, peaceful nano tankmates, and groups of 8+ to come out into open water.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Celestial Pearl Danio
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Celestial Pearl Danioin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Otocinclus
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Glowlight Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Marbled Hatchetfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Threadfin Rainbowfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lambchop Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Black Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pristella Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Glowlight Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Black Phantom Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Nerite Snail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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