White Cloud Minnow: Tank Size, Tank Mates and Setup
A small coldwater schooling fish that usually needs no heater. Keep six or more.
- Minimum tank
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 60–72°F
- Group size
- 6 or more
- Adult size
- 1.5 inMiddle of the tank
- Prefers cool water, so don't mix it with tropical fish that need 76°F or more.
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How many white cloud minnows per tank size
The most you could keep if white cloud minnows were the only species. Open a size in the builder to add tank mates.
| Tank | White cloud minnow, kept alone | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small (needs 10+ gal) | |
| 10 gallon | Up to 8 | Plan this tank |
| 20 gallon | Up to 20 | Plan this tank |
| 29 gallon | Up to 32 | Plan this tank |
| 40 gallon | Up to 45 | Plan this tank |
| 55 gallon | Up to 61 | Plan this tank |
| 75 gallon | Up to 84 | Plan this tank |
What you need for white cloud minnows in a 10-gallon tank
A starting setup: 6 white cloud minnows in the smallest standard tank that suits them.
10-gallon tank
- These fit a 10-gallon tank and get along. Aim for about 66°F.
Equipment, sized for this tank
No heater needed: these do well at about 66°F and your room is 68°F.
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White cloud minnow tank mates
These share a temperature range and temperament with white cloud minnows, with no warnings from our checks.
Use caution with: betta, cardinal tetra, ember tetra, rummy-nose tetra, molly, harlequin rasbora, cherry barb, bristlenose pleco, kuhli loach, pearl gourami, angelfish, german blue ram, fancy goldfish. Add them in the builder to see why.
Plan a tank around white cloud minnows
Add tank mates, check the stocking level and get the equipment sized for your tank.
Open the tank builderWhite cloud minnow questions
What size tank does a white cloud minnow need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 6. A larger tank is more stable and gives you more choice of tank mates.
How many white cloud minnows can I keep in a 10-gallon tank?
Up to about 8 if they are the only species in the tank. Fewer if you add other fish.
Do white cloud minnows need a heater?
Usually not. White cloud minnow does well at 60–72°F, which is normal room temperature in most homes. Use a thermometer to confirm.
What fish can live with white cloud minnows?
Good matches include neon tetras, black skirt tetras, guppies, Endler's livebearers, platies, swordtails. They share a temperature range and temperament with white cloud minnows.