Can guppies live with white cloud minnows?

Verdict

No. Guppies and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); guppies need 72–82°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

Guppy72–82°F · pH 6.8–7.8

White cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); guppies need 72–82°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

What works

pH 6.8–7.8 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: guppies the top, white cloud minnows the mid.

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

	Guppy	White cloud minnow
Temperature	72–82 °F	60–72 °F
pH	6.8–7.8	6–8
Adult size	2.0 in	1.5 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Groups of 3+	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can guppies live with white cloud minnows?

No. Guppies and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); guppies need 72–82°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

What temperature suits both guppies and white cloud minnows?

72–72 °F. Guppies need 72–82 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.

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

At least 10 gal, set by the guppy. Add space for each extra fish.