Can Cherry Shrimp Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
Cherry Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Cherry Shrimp | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 72–78°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore/Detritivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Cherry Shrimp + Celestial Pearl Danio
To keep Cherry Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a school of 10+. Celestial Pearl Danio should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Cherry shrimp are the most popular freshwater aquarium shrimp, prized for their vibrant red color and algae-eating habits. They are extremely hardy, breed readily in captivity, and make excellent additions to planted tanks. Available in multiple color grades from pale pink (regular) to deep crimson (Painted Fire Red).
Full care guide →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.
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