Can White Cloud Mountain Minnow Live With Celestial Pearl Danio?
White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Celestial Pearl Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–72°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Celestial Pearl Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–72°F | 72–78°F | 72–72°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for White Cloud Mountain Minnow + Celestial Pearl Danio
To keep White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Celestial Pearl Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. White Cloud Mountain Minnow should be kept in a school of 6+. 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
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
White cloud mountain minnows are hardy, colorful cold-water fish that are perfect for unheated aquariums and goldfish companions. Their small size, brilliant red fins, and iridescent lateral line make them surprisingly attractive for such a hardy, easy-to-keep species. They are one of the few truly cold-water schooling fish available in the hobby.
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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