How to keep it properly
Provide heavy plant mass, dark hardscape, and non-boisterous tankmates. CPDs colour up when they feel secure and have clear male territories.
Fish profile
Celestial Pearl Danio
A jewel-like microfish for dense aquascapes, cooler tropical setups, and calm companion species.
NanoMicrofishPlantedShrimp safe
What to feed and how to condition
Use crushed micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, vinegar eels, and fine frozen foods.
Where it fits
Excellent with shrimp, pygmy Corydoras, chili rasboras, and small snails.
What breeding really asks of you
Scatter spawner that will breed readily in species tanks with moss and fry-safe filtration.
Related species
Keep researching before you stock
CHARACIN
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.2
- School
- 10+
CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+