Can celestial pearl danios live with platies?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Celestial pearl danios and platies get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Celestial pearl danio 72–79°Platy 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Celestial pearl danio 6.5–7.5Platy 7–8.2
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Celestial pearl danio · 1 inPlaty · 2.5 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 danioPlaty
Temperature72–79 °F70–80 °F
pH6.5–7.57–8.2
Adult size1.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with platies?

Yes. Celestial pearl danios and platies get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and platies?

72–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, platies need 70–80 °F.

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

At least 10 gal, set by the celestial pearl danio. Add space for each extra fish.