Can celestial pearl danios live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 6 inches an electric blue acara can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Celestial pearl danioCelestial pearl danio72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Celestial pearl danio 72–79°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Celestial pearl danio 6.5–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Celestial pearl danio · 1 inElectric blue acara · 6 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 danioElectric blue acara
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 6 inches an electric blue acara can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and electric blue acaras?

72–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do celestial pearl danios and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.