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Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Characidae

Celestial Pearl Danio

Danio margaritatus

Celestial Pearl Danios are beginner-level peaceful aquarium residents that reach about 1 in. Celestial Pearl Danios are peaceful schooling fish that feel safest in groups of at least 6. They work best with calm tank mates that share similar water parameters.

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Quick Stats

Tank

10+ gal

pH

6.5-7.5

Temp

68-79F

Size

1 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

6+

Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide

The Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Myanmar. It reaches about 1 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 10 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 68-79F, and hardness 2-12 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, micro pellets with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Celestial Pearl Danios are peaceful schooling fish that feel safest in groups of at least 6. They work best with calm tank mates that share similar water parameters.

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Use Caution With

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Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
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Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5
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Size 4.3 inpH 7-8

Species To Avoid

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Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
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Apistogramma

Size 3.1 inpH 5.5-7.5
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in a freshwater aquarium

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Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) in a freshwater aquarium

Clown Loach

Size 11.8 inpH 6-7.5