Compatibility

Celestial Pearl Danio × Peppered Cory Compatibility

Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.

Celestial Pearl Danio
Species A
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
View speciesView Danio genus
Peppered Cory
Species B
Peppered Cory
Corydoras paleatus
View speciesView Corydoras genus

Celestial Pearl Danio and Peppered Cory can usually live together in a well-planted community tank, but size difference should be monitored.

TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA

Envrionmental Factors

Temperature overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: 15.0–24.0 °C
Peppered Cory: 15.0–24.0 °C
Shared window: 15.0–24.0°C.
pH overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: 7.0–8.0
Peppered Cory: 6.5–7.5
Shared window: 7.0–7.5.
Hardness overlap
Celestial Pearl Danio: Medium → Hard
Peppered Cory: Medium → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Celestial Pearl Danio: Low
Peppered Cory: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).

Behavioural Factors

Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 2.86x
Size gap is between 2.0x and 3.0x, so monitor for dominance and mouth-fit risk.
Behaviour risk
  • - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
ParameterCelestial Pearl DanioPeppered Cory
Adult size2.1 cm6.0 cm
Temperature15.0–24.0 °C15.0–24.0 °C
pH7.0–8.06.5–7.5
HardnessMedium → HardMedium → Hard
FlowLowMedium
LocationsMyanmar
Brazil, Uruguay +1 more
Argentina
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
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
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Holopristis ocellifera
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Trichogaster chuna
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi

Best tank mates for Peppered Cory

Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron

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