Celestial Pearl Danio

Scientific name: Danio margaritatus

Other names: Celestial Danio, Galaxy Rasbora

Life expectancy: 3-5 years

Size: 1 inch or 2.5 centimeters

Family: Cyprinidae

Origin: South East Asia

Habitat in the wild: still water

Colors: Dark body with white spots, orange or red fins

Diet: Omnivorous

Breeding: Egglayer

Gender differences: Females are usually larger with rounded stomachs, Males are more brightly colored and skinny

Fish Aquarium Care

Minimum tank size: 10 gallons

Care level: Intermediate

Waterflow: Prefers low flow rate

Temperature: 73 – 79F or 22 – 27C

pH: 6.8 to 8.4

Aquarium Diet: Accepts most surface foods

School size: 5+

Compatibility: peaceful, fine with any fish that won't eat them

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