Can Axolotls Live With White Cloud Mountain Minnows? Compatibility Analysis
Risk Level: Moderate
The Verdict: Axolotls and White Cloud Mountain Minnows
These are one of the few fish that share the axolotl's cold-water requirements. However, they will eventually be eaten by the axolotl. They must be quarantined for 30 days before introduction to prevent disease transmission.
Environmental Clash
Axolotl Needs
- Temperature: 60°F - 68°F (15°C - 20°C)
- Diet: Strict Carnivore (Earthworms)
- Behavior: Bottom-dwelling ambush predator
- Vulnerabilities: External gills, poor eyesight
White Cloud Mountain Minnows Needs
- Temperature: 60°F - 72°F (15°C - 22°C)
- Diet: Omnivore
- Risk to Axolotl: Moderate
The Golden Rule of Axolotl Cohabitation
If it fits in their mouth, they will eat it. If it doesn't fit in their mouth, it will likely nip at their gills. The safest tank mate for an axolotl is another axolotl of the exact same size and gender.