Species Profile
Pearl Danio
Brachydanio albolineatus
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
68–78°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, small pellets
Notes
Pearl-pink iridescent sheen along the flanks. Active fast swimmer, prefers cooler water (65-78°F). Coldwater-capable enough to work with fancy goldfish as a dither fish. Larger than zebra danios at 2.5″, needs swimming room.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Pearl Danio
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with 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.
Cardinal 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.
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.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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