Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Pictus Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Celestial Pearl Danio and Pictus Catfish are not compatible due to size mismatch or behavioral conflicts.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 75–81°F | 75–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 5" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 55 gal | 55 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 →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Celestial Pearl Danio:
For Pictus Catfish:
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