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Description
Galaxy Rasbora / Celestial Parl Danio
The Galaxy Rasbora (Microrasbora sp) recently underwent somewhat of a change. The species has been renamed from Galaxy Rasbora to Celestial Pearl Danio. This was done after it was established that the fish is more closely related to the Danios fish species. When the fish was first discovered it used to be called the Microrasbora sp. Now it has the official name of Danio Margaritatus. These Rasbora / Danios can be shy when in a new aquarium so having a planted tank will help them to feel at home. Perfect for nano tanks and brightly coloured so stand out well.
The Galaxy Rasbora was so named because the patterning on its body resembles stars in the night sky, hence also the name Celestial Danio. The first discovery of this fish was made in 2006 in Asia, Myanmar at an area near the Salween River Basin.
Galaxy Rasbora, or Celestial Pearl Danios may have small bouts of fin-nipping with their tank mates but this should not be too serious. Galaxy Rasbora has a very small mouth so the size of the food should reflect this. Feed fine granules, such as Betta or Fry food granules.
Features
Approx. supplied size: 1" / 2.5cm
Maximum size: 2" / 5cm
Origin: Asia
Family: Cyprinidae
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting requirement: low
Ideal number kept together: 6+ schooling
Water Conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 25 °C
Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5
Water flow: low to moderate
Temperature: 22–26 °C
Ease of Care
Easy. House with similar size and temperament species. Avoid slow-swimming long-finned tankmates such as guppies, some fin-nipping may occur otherwise.
Feeding
Feed a mixture of flake and fine granules. Supplement with bloodworm and daphnia.
Breeding
Egg layers. Males exhibit bright blue body coloration with more coloration in their fins. Females exhibit duller bluish-greenish background coloration with a tint of yellow colour on their bellies.
Life Span
Galaxy Rasbora can live up to 5 years in perfect conditions.
Photo is for illustration only - one supplied.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
