Celestial Pearl Danio

Celestial Pearl Danio

Danio margaritatus
⚠ Use Caution
Crystal Red Shrimp

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. crystal red

Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Crystal Red Shrimp?

Celestial Pearl Danio and Crystal Red Shrimp CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 68–76°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (6.5–6.8). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1" and 1.2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Celestial Pearl Danio: middle, Crystal Red Shrimp: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Celestial Pearl Danio is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Crystal Red Shrimp is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 15 gallons

ParameterCelestial Pearl DanioCrystal Red Shrimp
Temperature65–76°F68–76°F
pH6.5–7.55.8–6.8
Max Size1"1.2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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