Galaxy rasbora size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 2.5 cm. The smallest of the 5 Danio species on LumaReef (Moustached Danio is the largest, 15 cm).

Galaxy rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 50 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Galaxy rasbora water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Danio on LumaReef need (19–26 °C).

Galaxy rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Ember tetra, Lambchop rasbora, and Green kubotai rasbora.

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Galaxy rasbora

Danio margaritatus

It stays loose near cover while the males display at each other nonstop.

The Galaxy rasbora (Danio margaritatus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Danionidae. It is found between 0 and 1 m deep. Adults grow to about 2.5 cm. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 50 cm long and water at 20–26 °C.

Size: 2.5 cm
Smallest tank: 50 cm
Temperature: 20–26 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature20–26 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 10 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres54 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres150 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres250 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres541 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres1,000 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres1,200 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along66 species

and 42 more species

Caution23 species

Not together10 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m1 m

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyDanionidae
GenusDanio
SpeciesDanio margaritatus
Described byRoberts, 2007

Quick answers

Galaxy rasbora size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 2.5 cm. The smallest of the 5 Danio species on LumaReef (Moustached Danio is the largest, 15 cm).
Galaxy rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 50 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Galaxy rasbora water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Danio on LumaReef need (19–26 °C).
Galaxy rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Ember tetra, Lambchop rasbora, and Green kubotai rasbora.
Galaxy rasbora: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 10 together.
Galaxy rasbora and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.
Galaxy rasbora depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 1 m down.