Danio margaritatus of the celestial pearl danio, it was scientifically described and given the genus name "Celestichthys". In 2008, a more comprehensive study showed the celestial pearl danio was a member of the genus "Danio", with "Danio erythromicron" and "Danio choprae" as its closest relatives. The fish lives in small ponds created by seeping groundwater or overflow from small brooks or springs. Water temperature in January was rather low (22–24 °C), but as the habitat is very shallow, it would heat up quickly during hot spells, thus "D. margaritatus" is probably tolerant of temperatures above the low 20s. As in most water
Danio margaritatus Danio margaritatus Danio margaritatus, the celestial pearl danio, often referred to in the aquarium trade as galaxy rasbora or "Microrasbora" sp. 'Galaxy', is a small cyprinid from Myanmar. It has so far been found only in a very small area near Hopong east of Inle Lake, at an altitude of over 1,000 m (3,400 ft). Its habitat is part of the Salween basin, namely the Nam Lang and Nam Pawn Rivers. Discovered in 2006, the species quickly appeared in the aquarium trade, where its small size and bright colours made it an instant hit. This is a small, plump danionin