Can white cloud minnows live with killifish?
Verdict
No
No. White cloud minnows and killifish should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); killifish need 70–77°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); killifish need 70–77°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What works
- pH 6–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: white cloud minnows the mid, killifish the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| White cloud minnow | Killifish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–72 °F | 70–77 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
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Questions
Can white cloud minnows live with killifish?
No. White cloud minnows and killifish should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); killifish need 70–77°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and killifish?
70–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, killifish need 70–77 °F.
What size tank do white cloud minnows and killifish need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the white cloud minnow. Add space for each extra fish.












