{"product_id":"galaxy-rasbora-celestichthys-margaritatus-freshwater","title":"Galaxy Rasbora (Celestichthys margaritatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy Rasbora (\u003cem\u003eCelestichthys margaritatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Celestial Pearl Danio or CPD, is a dazzling nano fish scattered with pearly white spots over a deep blue body and finished with fiery red-orange fins. Only discovered in 2006 in the highland pools of Myanmar, it has quickly become one of the most beloved centerpiece fish for planted nano tanks. Care level is beginner to intermediate: it is hardy once settled but appreciates stable water and a calm, well-planted home. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger. A planted nano tank with gentle flow and plenty of cover shows off their color and keeps them confident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep in groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shoal of 6 or more, with 8 to 10 plus looking even better. In a group the males color up and display, and having females present spreads out their harmless sparring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-omnivore with a tiny mouth. Feed small foods such as micro pellets, finely crushed flakes, and frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and cyclops. Variety brings out their best color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 73 to 79°F (they do well on the cooler side), pH 6.5 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. They can be sensitive to poor water when freshly imported, so stay on top of maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and a little shy. Keep them away from larger or boisterous fish that would outcompete or intimidate them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;margin:6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGalaxy Rasbora, Celestial Pearl Danio (CPD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelestichthys margaritatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 0.8 in (2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMicro-omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e73 to 79°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMyanmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalaxy Rasboras are perfect for a peaceful nano community. Their tiny size means they pair best with other small, gentle tankmates, and they will not bother adult dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePanda Cory\u003c\/a\u003e and other small corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOtocinclus Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeocaridina (Cherry) Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNerite Snails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid large or fin-nipping fish, anything big enough to see a Galaxy Rasbora as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp \u0026amp; snails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore freshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Galaxy Rasboras should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep at least 6, and 8 to 10 or more looks fantastic. Larger groups feel secure, color up faster, and show off their natural shoaling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Once settled they are hardy and easy. Give them stable, clean water and a planted tank, and avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they bother my shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Galaxy Rasboras are safe with adult dwarf shrimp like neocaridina. They may snack on tiny shrimplets, but the two are commonly kept together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I feed such a small fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer small foods their tiny mouths can manage: micro pellets, crushed flakes, and frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and cyclops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776370192603,"sku":"190072","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_7fc36e11-6481-44dc-92b9-02e481b9f1e7.png?v=1778846278","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/galaxy-rasbora-celestichthys-margaritatus-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}