Can white cloud minnows live with lemon tetras?

Verdict
No

No. White cloud minnows and lemon tetras should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); lemon tetras 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 Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72°White cloud minnow 60–72°Lemon tetra 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5White cloud minnow 6–8Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

White cloud minnow · 1.5 inLemon tetra · 2 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 minnowLemon tetra
Temperature60–72 °F72–82 °F
pH6–85.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

All white cloud minnow tank mates

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can white cloud minnows live with lemon tetras?

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

What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and lemon tetras?

72–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, lemon tetras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do white cloud minnows and lemon tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the lemon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.