Can celestial pearl danios live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Celestial pearl danio72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
They use different parts of the tank: celestial pearl danios the mid, mollies the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 danio	Molly
Temperature	72–79 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	1.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Groups of 6+	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for celestial pearl danios

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Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and mollies?

72–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do celestial pearl danios and mollies need together?

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