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


Sterbai Cory and Celestial Pearl Danio are not recommended together in most community setups, but size difference should be monitored and water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureC
pHB
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationC
BehaviourA
Not recommendedC
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Sterbai Cory: 22.0–29.0 °C
Celestial Pearl Danio: 15.0–24.0 °C
Shared window: 22.0–24.0°C.
pH overlap
Sterbai Cory: 6.0–7.5
Celestial Pearl Danio: 7.0–8.0
Shared window: 7.0–7.5.
Hardness overlap
Sterbai Cory: Very soft → Medium
Celestial Pearl Danio: Medium → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Sterbai Cory: Low
Celestial Pearl Danio: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 3.33x
Size gap is above 3.0x, which can increase predation pressure.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Sterbai Cory | Celestial Pearl Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 7.0 cm | 2.1 cm |
| Temperature | 22.0–29.0 °C | 15.0–24.0 °C |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 | 7.0–8.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Medium | Medium → Hard |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Bolivia, Brazil | Myanmar |
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
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Neon tetra
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