Species Profile
Glowlight Danio
Celestichthys choprae
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
1.25″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Micro pellets, baby brine shrimp
Notes
Tiny copper-striped nano danio, well under 1.5″. Peaceful and active. Best in a school of 8+ in a heavily planted nano tank, paired with chili rasboras or ember tetras for a soft community look.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Glowlight Danio
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Glowlight 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.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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