HomeCompare fishGreater scissortail vs Pearl danio Greater scissortail vs Pearl danio: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Greater scissortail is about 3 times the length of a Pearl danio and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 20–25°C (68–77°F).A pH of 6.0–6.8 suits both.Side by sideGreater scissortailPearl danioAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature20–26°C (68–79°F)20–25°C (68–77°F)pH6.0–6.86.0–8.0Hardness9–17 dGH (161–303 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankWith cautionExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGreater scissortailRasbora caudimaculataPearl danioDanio albolineatus