Can ghost shrimp live with celestial pearl danios?
Verdict
Yes
Yes. Ghost shrimp and celestial pearl danios get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
Why it works
- Both are fine at 72–79°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: ghost shrimp the bottom, celestial pearl danios the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Celestial pearl danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
African dwarf frogYes
Better tank mates for celestial pearl danios
All celestial pearl danio tank mates
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with celestial pearl danios?
Yes. Ghost shrimp and celestial pearl danios get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and celestial pearl danios?
72–79 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and celestial pearl danios need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the celestial pearl danio. Add space for each extra fish.





