Can goldfish live with white cloud minnows?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Goldfish and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small white cloud minnow. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Goldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8

White cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outAt 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small white cloud minnow. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 60–72°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Goldfish	White cloud minnow
Temperature	60–74 °F	60–72 °F
pH	7–8	6–8
Adult size	10.0 in	1.5 in
Minimum tank	40 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for goldfish

All goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

All white cloud minnow tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with white cloud minnows?

Yes, with care. Goldfish and white cloud minnows can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small white cloud minnow. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both goldfish and white cloud minnows?

60–72 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and white cloud minnows need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.