Can celestial pearl danios live with tinfoil barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 12 inches a tinfoil barb 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 Tinfoil barbTinfoil barb72–80°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°Tinfoil barb 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Celestial pearl danio 6.5–7.5Tinfoil barb 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Celestial pearl danio · 1 inTinfoil barb · 12 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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 danioTinfoil barb
Temperature72–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in12.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal125 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for tinfoil barbs

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Questions

Can celestial pearl danios live with tinfoil barbs?

Yes, with care. Celestial pearl danios and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 12 inches a tinfoil barb can swallow a small celestial pearl danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both celestial pearl danios and tinfoil barbs?

72–79 °F. Celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, tinfoil barbs need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do celestial pearl danios and tinfoil barbs need together?

At least 125 gal, set by the tinfoil barb. Add space for each extra fish.