Goldfish and white clouds

[Newbneedshelp]

my friend has gold fish in a 5 gal hex (i think 5 gal) and he has been wanting some new fish. He doesnt have a heater and i was wondering if he could keep white cloud minnows with his goldfish?

 

[Corty]

I wouldn't keep Goldfish in a 5 gallon, let alone add in more fish.

 

[Newbneedshelp]

i told him that but he doesnt think i know what im talking about, hes probly giving them to someone and then im gonna make him go tropical lol. But would white clouds be ok with goldfish cuase i would still like to know

 

[jsoong]

Yes, white clouds would live quite well with goldies.

 

[bluefire]

i would say that they'd be okay as long as the goldy is small because goldies will eat anything that fits in their mouth

 

[TankGirl]

That is absolutely right, bluefire, goldfish will eat other fish for sure.

I agree no goldfish belongs in a 5gal, and "technically" white clouds can live with them in terms of temperature requirements, but I would not add to the bioload at all.