Can African Cichlid Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. African Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Celestial Pearl Danio needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | African Cichlid | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 72–78°F | 76–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 6.5–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 8" | 1" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 10 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Varies by species | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
African Cichlid
Various (Mbuna, Peacock, Hap)
intermediateaggressive55+ gal
African cichlids from Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria are among the most colorful freshwater fish. They are active, intelligent, and aggressive — requiring specific tank setups with plenty of rock formations and overstock strategies to manage aggression.
Full care guide →Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
Celestial pearl danios (also called galaxy rasboras) are tiny, jewel-like fish discovered in Myanmar in 2006. Their dark blue body is covered in iridescent pearl-white spots, with bright orange-red fins striped with black. Despite their exotic appearance, they are hardy and easy to care for — one of the hobby's best-kept secrets for nano tanks.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For African Cichlid:
For Celestial Pearl Danio:
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