Can white cloud minnows live with chinese algae eaters?
Verdict
No
No. White cloud minnows and chinese algae eaters should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.
- Watch outChinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for white cloud minnows.
What works
- pH 6–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: white cloud minnows the mid, chinese algae eaters the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| White cloud minnow | Chinese algae eater | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–72 °F | 74–80 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore |
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Questions
Can white cloud minnows live with chinese algae eaters?
No. White cloud minnows and chinese algae eaters should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); chinese algae eaters need 74–80°F. No temperature suits both.
What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and chinese algae eaters?
None. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F and chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do white cloud minnows and chinese algae eaters need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.