Can Geophagus Tapajos Red Head Live With White Cloud Mountain Minnow?

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head and White Cloud Mountain Minnow are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✗ Not Compatible

No temperature overlap. Geophagus Tapajos Red Head needs 78–86°F, but White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs 57–72°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (7" vs 1.5"). Geophagus Tapajos Red Head may bully or stress White Cloud Mountain Minnow.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Geophagus Tapajos Red Head: bottom, White Cloud Mountain Minnow: top), reducing conflict.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a coldwater species and should not be kept with tropical fish like Geophagus Tapajos Red Head.

Important Notes

  • Geophagus Tapajos Red Head is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 60 gallons

ParameterGeophagus Tapajos Red HeadWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow
Temperature78–86°F57–72°F
pH5.5–7.56–8
Max Size7"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomTop
Min Tank55 gal10 gal

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