Can celestial pearl danios live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, celestial pearl danios and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Celestial pearl danio 72–79°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Celestial pearl danio 6.5–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Celestial pearl danio · 1 inCherry barb · 2 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Celestial pearl danioCherry barb
Temperature72–79 °F73–81 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with cherry barbs?

Yes, celestial pearl danios and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and cherry barbs?

73–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do celestial pearl danios and cherry barbs need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.