Can oscars live with celestial pearl danios?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and celestial pearl danios should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches celestial pearl danios do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches celestial pearl danios do.
- Watch outOscars grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for celestial pearl danios.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–79°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Celestial pearl danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for oscars
Common plecoYes
Clown loachYes
Black ghost knifeYes
BichirYes
Elephant nose fishYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
Better tank mates for celestial pearl danios
All celestial pearl danio tank mates
Questions
Can oscars live with celestial pearl danios?
No. Oscars and celestial pearl danios should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches celestial pearl danios do.
What temperature suits both oscars and celestial pearl danios?
74–79 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, celestial pearl danios need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do oscars and celestial pearl danios need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.