Can Guppy Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
Guppy and Celestial Pearl Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Guppy | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 72–78°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.8–7.8 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.8–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Guppy + Celestial Pearl Danio
To keep Guppy and Celestial Pearl Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Guppy should be kept in a school of 3+. 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
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Guppies are colorful, hardy livebearers that are perfect for beginners. Males sport spectacular tail patterns in every color imaginable, while females are larger and less colorful. They breed prolifically — a single female can produce 20–50 fry every month — so plan accordingly or keep only males.
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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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