Can celestial pearl danios live with severums?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and severums can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

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

Severum74–84°F · pH 6–7

What to watch

Watch outAt 8 inches a severum can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 74–79°F.
pH 6.5–7 suits both.

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	Severum
Temperature	72–79 °F	74–84 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	6–7
Adult size	1.0 in	8.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Groups of 6+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with severums?

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and severums can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and severums?

74–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

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

At least 55 gal, set by the severum. Add space for each extra fish.