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.
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