Can white cloud minnows live with yellow labs?
Verdict
No
No. White cloud minnows and yellow labs should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); yellow labs need 75–82°F. No temperature suits both.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); yellow labs need 75–82°F. No temperature suits both.
What works
- pH 7.8–8 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| White cloud minnow | Electric yellow cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–72 °F | 75–82 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | All levels |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for white cloud minnows
All white cloud minnow tank mates
Better tank mates for yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can white cloud minnows live with yellow labs?
No. White cloud minnows and yellow labs should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); yellow labs need 75–82°F. No temperature suits both.
What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and yellow labs?
None. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F and yellow labs need 75–82 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do white cloud minnows and yellow labs need together?
At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.






