Can white cloud minnows and fancy goldfish live together?

With care

White cloud minnows and fancy goldfish can share a tank, but there is something to watch.

White cloud minnow Fancy goldfish

Why

  • An adult fancy goldfish is big enough to eat white cloud minnows.

What each one needs

White cloud minnowFancy goldfishBoth
Temperature60–72°F (16–22°C)65–72°F (18–22°C)65–72°F (18–22°C)
pH6.0–8.07.0–8.07.0–8.0
Minimum tank10 gal (38 L)20 gal (76 L)20 gal (76 L)
Keep at least61
Adult size1.5 in (3.8 cm)7 in (17.8 cm)

The smallest tank for both

A 29 gallons (110 L) tank holds 6 white cloud minnows and 1 fancy goldfish at about 68% of its stocking limit, which leaves room for more.

Other tank mates for white cloud minnows

Other tank mates for fancy goldfish