[ARRIVED 7-JAN-2026] Dwarf Glowlight Danio (Celestichthys choprae) 2cm-3cm

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Celestichthys choprae
• Size: Approx. 2–3 cm
• Origin: Myanmar
• Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish
• Tank Size: 30L+ recommended

Is this for you?

✔️ Good if:

• You want movement in a nano aquarium
• You enjoy planted or aquascaped tanks
• You keep peaceful community fish
• You can keep a proper school of 6+

❌ Avoid if:

• You keep aggressive or predatory fish
• You want a solitary display fish
• You dislike active swimmers
• You run extremely bare or brightly exposed tanks

Why this fish?

The Dwarf Glowlight Danio is a small but highly visual nano species known for its bright orange body and electric blue striping.

Despite their tiny size, these fish create strong visual impact through active schooling behaviour and constant mid-water movement.

In planted tanks with darker substrate and quality lighting, their colouration becomes significantly more intense.

Care made simple

• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Diet: Micro pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods
• Group Size: 6+ recommended

Feeding

• Micro pellets and nano flakes
• Baby brine shrimp
• Daphnia and frozen foods
• Small frequent feeds help maintain colour

Pair with

• Chili Rasboras
• Ember Tetras
• Small Corydoras
• Shrimp and snails
• Heavily planted nano aquariums

Important Notes

• Colours intensify with darker substrate and stable water
• Best kept in schools for confidence and display behaviour
• Fast-moving species — secure lid recommended
• Juveniles continue to colour up as they mature

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