White Cloud Mountain Minnow
White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 59-72°F (15-22°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: white cloud, white cloud minnow, wcmm
Quick facts
Cold water fish. Do not keep with tropical fish. Very hardy beginner species.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 59-72°F (15-22°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Pygmy Sunfishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 59-72°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Weather Loachmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 59-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Crystal Red Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 64-71°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Freshwater Clammin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (59-72°F vs 74-81°F).
- Pea Puffermin tank 5 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (59-72°F vs 74-82°F).
- Chinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (59-72°F vs 74-80°F).
- Jewel Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 72°F is too narrow.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (59-72°F vs 79-86°F).
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