Compatibility
Celestial Pearl Danio × Neon tetra Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Celestial Pearl Danio and Neon tetra can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureB
pHB
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: 15.0–24.0 °C
Neon tetra: 20.0–26.0 °C
Shared window: 20.0–24.0°C.
pH overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: 7.0–8.0
Neon tetra: 5.5–7.5
Shared window: 7.0–7.5.
Hardness overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: Medium → Hard
Neon tetra: Very soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Celestial Pearl Danio: Low
Neon tetra: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.90x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Neon tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.1 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 15.0–24.0 °C | 20.0–26.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Medium → Hard | Very soft → Medium |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Myanmar | South America |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Celestial Pearl Danio
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
Head and Tail Light Tetra
Holopristis ocellifera
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Panda Cory
Corydoras panda
Best tank mates for Neon tetra
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Corydoras
Corydoras spp.