Compatibility
Celestial Pearl Danio × Peppered Cory Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.


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
| Parameter | Celestial Pearl Danio | Peppered Cory |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.1 cm | 6.0 cm |
| Temperature | 15.0–24.0 °C | 15.0–24.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Medium → Hard | Medium → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Medium |
| Locations | Myanmar | Brazil, Uruguay +1 moreArgentina |
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

Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Best tank mates for Peppered Cory
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron