Celestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora) (Danio margaritatus)

Celestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora)

Danio margaritatus

freshwatermedium to keepfishpeacefulswims midshrimp-safe

Shy fish that need dense planting to feel secure; males spar but rarely cause harm. Will eat shrimplets but not adult shrimp.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
68–79 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 5–15 dGH
Food
Micropredator: small frozen and live foods, micro pellets

Gets along with

Think twice about

Easy plants for the same tank

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.