Can jack dempseys live with white cloud minnows?
Verdict
No
No. Jack dempseys and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); jack dempseys need 72–86°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); jack dempseys need 72–86°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
- Deal breakerAn adult jack dempsey eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches white cloud minnows do.
- Deal breakerJack dempseys are aggressive and will bully peaceful white cloud minnows.
What works
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Jack Dempsey | White cloud minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–86 °F | 60–72 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 10.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can jack dempseys live with white cloud minnows?
No. Jack dempseys and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); jack dempseys need 72–86°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both jack dempseys and white cloud minnows?
72–72 °F. Jack dempseys need 72–86 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.
What size tank do jack dempseys and white cloud minnows need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the jack dempsey. Add space for each extra fish.