Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Cyprinidae
About
The celestial pearl danio, first traded as the 'galaxy rasbora', is a stunning miniature cyprinid discovered in 2006 in shallow, heavily vegetated spring-fed pools on the Salween basin plateaus of Myanmar. Deep blue flanks scattered with pearl-white spots and fiery orange-red fins make it one of the most beautiful nano fish available. Males display and spar constantly but harmlessly, so keeping a group with more females spreads out this activity.
Care
Keep in a group of 8+ with more females than males in a well-planted nano tank with gentle flow and cover. Slightly timid; avoid boisterous tankmates.
Diet
Micro-omnivore; feed small dry foods plus regular small live/frozen foods for peak colour.
Tankmate compatibility
Gets along with (7)
Possible with care (77)
Avoid (25)
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