Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Chili Rasbora?
Celestial Pearl Danio and Chili Rasbora are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Chili Rasbora | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 72–82°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 4–7 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 0.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Micro-omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Celestial Pearl Danio + Chili Rasbora
To keep Celestial Pearl Danio and Chili Rasbora together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Celestial Pearl Danio should be kept in a school of 8+. Chili Rasbora should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
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 →Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 0.8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 5 gallon tank.
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