{"product_id":"celestial-pearl-danio","title":"Celestial Pearl Danio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eCelestial Pearl Danio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-celestial-pearl-danio\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCelestichthys margaritatus\u003c\/em\u003e, also listed as \u003cem\u003eDanio margaritatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2–2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan State, Myanmar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, 5–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 or more, the more the better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiny live, frozen and dried foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful but timid; will hunt shrimp fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-celestial-pearl-danio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe celestial pearl danio, still widely sold as the galaxy rasbora, is a tiny fish of about 2–2.5 cm patterned with pearl-white spots over a deep blue body and red-and-black barred fins. It was discovered in 2006 in shallow, plant-filled ponds near Hopong in Shan State, Myanmar. It is shy on arrival and easily out-competed at feeding time, so it shows best in a quiet, densely planted tank with other small, calm fish rather than a busy community. It is a shoaling fish and behaves most naturally in numbers; Seriously Fish suggests buying as many as possible, ideally 20 or more, and Aquarium Co-op recommends at least six with 10–15 strongly preferred. Males spar with each other during the day and occasionally nip fins within the group, but rarely bother other species. Aquarium Co-op notes results with cherry shrimp are mixed and that celestial pearl danios will hunt baby shrimp if given the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-celestial-pearl-danio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26 °C and pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 5–15 dGH, so neutral to slightly alkaline and moderately hard. It tolerates cooler rooms than many tropicals, and Aquarium Co-op suggests 22–24 °C as a comfortable band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank and planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense planting with mosses and fine-leaved plants, plus plenty of hiding spots. Keep flow gentle and lighting moderate; floating plants help the fish settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiny slow-sinking foods: baby brine shrimp, frozen cyclops and daphnia, microworms and crushed flake. Small live foods bring out the strongest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003ePhotos show a mature example. We send young, healthy stock that colours up as it settles. For water parameters, acclimation and our Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845949124920,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-celestial-pearl-danio","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/products\/celestial-pearl-danio","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}