Can Pygmy Corydoras Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
Pygmy Corydoras and Celestial Pearl Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pygmy Corydoras | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–78°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Pygmy Corydoras + Celestial Pearl Danio
To keep Pygmy Corydoras and Celestial Pearl Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Pygmy Corydoras 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
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Pygmy corydoras are tiny, adorable catfish that max out at just 1 inch. Unlike other corys that stay on the bottom, pygmy corys are unique in that they frequently swim in the mid-water column, hovering in groups like tiny helicopters. They are perfect for nano tanks and shrimp tanks, and their micro-schooling behavior is endlessly entertaining.
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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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