Can tiger barbs live with white cloud minnows?

Verdict
No

No. Tiger barbs and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); tiger barbs need 72–81°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 White cloud minnowWhite cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72°Tiger barb 72–81°White cloud minnow 60–72°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5White cloud minnow 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inWhite cloud minnow · 1.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Tiger barbWhite cloud minnow
Temperature72–81 °F60–72 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

All white cloud minnow tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with white cloud minnows?

No. Tiger barbs and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); tiger barbs need 72–81°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and white cloud minnows?

72–72 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and white cloud minnows need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.