Can axolotls live with white cloud minnows?
Verdict
No
No. Axolotls and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. At 10 inches an axolotl can swallow a 1.5-inch white cloud minnow whole.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAt 10 inches an axolotl can swallow a 1.5-inch white cloud minnow whole.
- Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.
What works
- Both are fine at 60–66°F.
- pH 6.5–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: axolotls the bottom, white cloud minnows the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Axolotl | White cloud minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–66 °F | 60–72 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 10.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for white cloud minnows
All white cloud minnow tank mates
Questions
Can axolotls live with white cloud minnows?
No. Axolotls and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. At 10 inches an axolotl can swallow a 1.5-inch white cloud minnow whole.
What temperature suits both axolotls and white cloud minnows?
60–66 °F. Axolotls need 60–66 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.
What size tank do axolotls and white cloud minnows need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the axolotl. Add space for each extra fish.