Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Electric Yellow Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Celestial Pearl Danio needs 6.5–7.5, Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 75–82°F | 75–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 1" | 4" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
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 →Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
intermediatesemi-aggressive30+ gal
The Electric Yellow Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 4 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Celestial Pearl Danio:
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
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