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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Betta live with White Cloud Mountain Minnow?

VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Betta + White Cloud Mountain Minnow: Incompatible temperature requirements. Betta needs 24–30°C and White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs 14–22°C. Their ranges do not overlap. Real tanks add variables Fishori cannot model; treat this as a high-risk read, not certainty.

Compatibility score

30/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

40L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °CNo shared window
BettaWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow
pH
Range6.57.5 shared
BettaWhite Cloud Mountain MinnowShared window
Temperament / behaviour

Temperament gap (semi-aggressive vs peaceful) — can work with space, structure, and careful observation, but not a “drop and forget” mix.

Assessment details

  1. Temperament difference

    Betta is semi-aggressive, while White Cloud Mountain Minnow is peaceful. This can work with adequate space and hiding spots, but monitor for bullying.

  2. Incompatible temperature requirements

    Top issue

    Betta needs 24–30°C and White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs 14–22°C. Their ranges do not overlap.

Betta needs 24–30°C and White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs 14–22°C

Incompatible temperature requirements

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so White Cloud Mountain Minnow can escape if harassed.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnow should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • These fish cannot be comfortably housed together. Their temperature needs are incompatible.

Try instead

  • Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so White Cloud Mountain Minnow can escape if harassed.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnow should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • These fish cannot be comfortably housed together. Their temperature needs are incompatible.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Seriously Fish. Betta splendens

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Betta splendens

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Betta splendens

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

  • Wikipedia. Betta splendens

    Encyclopaedia overview; use specialist aquarium sources for your stock's real temperature/pH/footprint needs.

  • Seriously Fish. Tanichthys albonubes

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Tanichthys albonubes

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Tanichthys albonubes

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

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Build the full stocking list with Betta + White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Plan further

Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Based on multiple reputable aquarium care sources with strong agreement.

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These are among Betta's safer tank mates on file — check each pair individually.