Can white cloud minnows live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
No

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

White cloud minnowWhite cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8 Blue gouramiBlue gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72°White cloud minnow 60–72°Blue gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

White cloud minnow · 1.5 inBlue gourami · 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

White cloud minnowBlue gourami
Temperature60–72 °F72–82 °F
pH6–86–8
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

All white cloud minnow tank mates

Better tank mates for blue gouramis

All blue gourami tank mates

Questions

Can white cloud minnows live with blue gouramis?

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

What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and blue gouramis?

72–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do white cloud minnows and blue gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.