Celestial Pearl Danio

Celestial Pearl Danio

Danio margaritatus

Also known as: Galaxy Rasbora, CPD

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Stunning micro fish with galaxy-like white spots on a dark blue body and vibrant red-orange fins.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

65–76°F
18–24°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1"
2.5 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers cooler temperatures than most tropical fish. Provide plants for cover — males can be territorial.

Feeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Marbled Hatchetfish 1.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Electric Blue Acara 6"

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