Can Celestial Pearl Danio Live With Emerald Corydoras?

Celestial Pearl Danio and Emerald Corydoras CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–76°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (3.5" vs 1"). Emerald Corydoras may bully or stress Celestial Pearl Danio.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Celestial Pearl Danio: middle, Emerald Corydoras: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Celestial Pearl Danio is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Emerald Corydoras is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterCelestial Pearl DanioEmerald Corydoras
Temperature65–76°F72–82°F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size1"3.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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