Can celestial pearl danios live with fancy goldfish?
Verdict
No
No. Celestial pearl danios and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerFancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
- Watch outAt 6 inches a fancy goldfish can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.
What works
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Celestial pearl danio | Fancy goldfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79 °F | 65–74 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | All levels |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can celestial pearl danios live with fancy goldfish?
No. Celestial pearl danios and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and fancy goldfish?
72–74 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.
What size tank do celestial pearl danios and fancy goldfish need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.













