Can discus live with celestial pearl danios?
Verdict
No
No. Discus and celestial pearl danios should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F.
- Deal breakerAt 6 inches a discus can swallow a 1-inch celestial pearl danio whole.
What works
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Discus | Celestial pearl danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can discus live with celestial pearl danios?
No. Discus and celestial pearl danios should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79°F.
What temperature suits both discus and celestial pearl danios?
None. Discus need 82–88 °F and celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do discus and celestial pearl danios need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.













