Can Endler's Livebearer Live With White Cloud Mountain Minnow?
Endler's Livebearer and White Cloud Mountain Minnow are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–72°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Endler's Livebearer | White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 60–72°F | 72–72°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 6–8 | 6.5–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Endler's Livebearer + White Cloud Mountain Minnow
To keep Endler's Livebearer and White Cloud Mountain Minnow together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. White Cloud Mountain Minnow should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
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Tanichthys albonubes
White cloud mountain minnows are hardy, colorful cold-water fish that are perfect for unheated aquariums and goldfish companions. Their small size, brilliant red fins, and iridescent lateral line make them surprisingly attractive for such a hardy, easy-to-keep species. They are one of the few truly cold-water schooling fish available in the hobby.
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