Description
Galaxy Rasbora (Danio margaritatus) – A Celestial Gem for Nano Aquariums
The Galaxy Rasbora, also known as the Celestial Pearl Danio, is a stunning nano fish that resembles a miniature galaxy. Its deep blue body is sprinkled with pearly white spots, while bright red-orange fins add a bold contrast. This captivating coloration, combined with its peaceful temperament, makes it a highly sought-after species for planted and aquascaped aquariums.
Native to small, vegetated ponds in Myanmar, the Galaxy Rasbora thrives in well-planted tanks with calm water and stable parameters. When kept in groups, they exhibit natural schooling and social behaviors that add life and beauty to compact aquarium spaces.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Danio margaritatus
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Common Name: Galaxy Rasbora / Celestial Pearl Danio
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Coloration: Deep blue body with white pearlescent spots and bright red-orange fins
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Temperament: Peaceful, shy, and social in schools
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Size: Up to 0.8 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 5 gallons; densely planted with low to moderate light and calm water flow
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Diet: Omnivorous—micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia
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Compatibility: Best kept with other small, peaceful species; thrives in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Use live plants and leaf litter to create hiding spots and mimic their natural habitat.
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Provide a dark substrate and gentle lighting to enhance their colors.
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Maintain pristine water conditions with regular small water changes.
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Avoid keeping with larger or aggressive tank mates.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Galaxy Rasbora is a perfect blend of beauty and tranquility. Its intricate pattern and vivid fins make it a centerpiece in nano tanks, while its easy care and calm demeanor make it ideal for aquarists of all levels. A school of Galaxy Rasboras brings a galaxy of charm to any aquarium.
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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