Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Check Celestial Pearl DanioThe Celestial Pearl Danio, also known as the Galaxy Rasbora, is a strikingly beautiful nano fish with a dark blue body adorned with pearl-like golden spots and vivid red-orange fins. Discovered in Myanmar in 2006, they quickly became one of the most sought-after species in the hobby. They thrive in densely planted tanks with gentle filtration and plenty of hiding spots.
Tank Size
40 liters
Temperament
Peaceful (males can be slightly territorial)
Diet
Omnivore — micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp nauplii
Lifespan
3-5 years
Water Temp
20-26°C
pH Range
6.5-7.5
Recommended Products
Everything you need to create the perfect tank for your Celestial Pearl Danio.
Accessories
Seachem Prime Water Conditioner
CPDs are sensitive to water quality changes. Prime makes tap water safe instantly, detoxifying chlorine and ammonia — particularly important for the small water volumes these fish are typically kept in.
Food
New Life Spectrum Small Fish Formula
A premium pellet food perfectly sized for Celestial Pearl Danios. The whole krill and algae formula provides the nutrition needed to keep their pearl-like golden spots vibrant and their distinctive red-orange fins brilliant.
Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets
Semi-floating micro pellets ideal for Celestial Pearl Danios. The slow-sinking action encourages natural foraging behavior, and the color-enhancing ingredients help maintain their stunning spotted pattern.
Lighting
Hygger Clip-On 24/7 LED Light
A programmable clip-on LED light perfect for CPD nano planted tanks. The 24/7 lighting cycle with sunrise and sunset modes reduces stress in these shy fish while providing enough light for the lush plants that CPDs love to shelter in.