Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio)
Danio margaritatus
What you need to keep a Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio)
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
22–26 °C
Where to buy
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What Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio) costs in South Africa
12 price points from 7 shops over 90 days
R45
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SA median R65 across 7 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Celestial Pearl Danio, often called Galaxy Rasbora, is a stunning nano fish with a dark blue body covered in iridescent, pearl-like spots and red-striped fins. They are somewhat shy and do best in a heavily planted tank with other small, peaceful species. Males will display vibrant colors as they compete for female attention.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio) healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio)'s adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Galaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio) depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R45–325 · Average: R66
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