Can Salt and Pepper Corydoras Live With White Cloud Mountain Minnow?

Salt and Pepper Corydoras and White Cloud Mountain Minnow are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow temperature overlap (72–72°F). Maintaining stable temp in this range may be difficult.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Salt and Pepper Corydoras: 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 Salt and Pepper Corydoras.

Important Notes

  • Salt and Pepper Corydoras is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 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: 15 gallons

ParameterSalt and Pepper CorydorasWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow
Temperature72–79°F57–72°F
pH6–7.56–8
Max Size1.2"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomTop
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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