Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Sterbai Corydoras?
Celestial Pearl Danio and Sterbai Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Sterbai Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 75–82°F | 75–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Celestial Pearl Danio + Sterbai Corydoras
To keep Celestial Pearl Danio and Sterbai Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Celestial Pearl Danio should be kept in a school of 8+. Sterbai Corydoras should be kept in a school of 6+. 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 →Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
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