Pearl danio vs Dwarf botia: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).
A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.
Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)

Side by side

	Pearl danio	Dwarf botia
Adult size	5 cm (2 in)	5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank	75 L (20 US gal)	115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature	20–25°C (68–77°F)	25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH	6.0–8.0	6.5–6.9
Hardness	5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)	1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Community tank	Excellent	Good
Care level	Easy	Moderate
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore