Can white cloud minnows live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, white cloud minnows and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 64–72°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

White cloud minnowWhite cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 64–72°White cloud minnow 60–72°Gold barb 64–75°
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 inGold barb · 3 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 minnowGold barb
Temperature60–72 °F64–75 °F
pH6–86–8
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

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Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can white cloud minnows live with gold barbs?

Yes, white cloud minnows and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 64–72°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and gold barbs?

64–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

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

At least 20 gal, set by the gold barb. Add space for each extra fish.