Good call, Jim. Don't forget the fragility of calico fannies when you are taking all that into account. They may not grow as large, but they are still waste-makers and don't handle waste well.
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Just wanted to say that I agree with everyone. White clouds are called mountain minnows because they are from cool fast flowing highly oxygenated mountain streams, angelfish are from warm slow moving rivers. The two biotopes certainately clash, and although that is not allways a problem, I think in this case it would be fatal to the minnows to keep them at the temp comfortable to the angels and at the very least a severe case of ick for the angels to keep them at a temperature comfortable to the minnows. I also agree with RTR and I think a full grown angel might even consider a white cloud DIY sushi. (I like that one). Not to mention the zipping of the minnows would stress the angels..............etc
Just so everything isn't negative (sorry) you could throw down about ten dollars and get a ten gallon, add a small power head with a quick filter some gravel and plants driftwood etc and put in a dozen of the white clouds and keep them solo. I would imagine you could put it all together for forty bucks, less if you went used.
stocking angels
Most of the time when you read about stocking angelfish capacity, the writers are referring to adult angels. And of course it only takes 6-12 months to get them that large. But if you are really getting a larger tank in the fall and buying juvenile angels, your 31 gallon has capacity for maybe 5 angelfish (without other fish in the tank) - depending on size and how soon the larger tank appears. This is a short term situation - you do not want to stunt the growth of the angels. I only mention this in case you have a bad case of gotta-get-some-angels.
hth
Most of the time when you read about stocking angelfish capacity, the writers are referring to adult angels. And of course it only takes 6-12 months to get them that large. But if you are really getting a larger tank in the fall and buying juvenile angels, your 31 gallon has capacity for maybe 5 angelfish (without other fish in the tank) - depending on size and how soon the larger tank appears. This is a short term situation - you do not want to stunt the growth of the angels. I only mention this in case you have a bad case of gotta-get-some-angels.
hth
hi Tom well spotted , YES I think I do have a bad case of gotta get some angels!!
But not so bad I would put havivg them before their health after reading everything you guys have so willingly written to help me that would be a bit of a shame so I have relented and decided to invest in a second tank after all So Ive started searching the classifieds for a second hand set up (5ft) and leave my goldfish where they are!!! (they are probably quite relieved having only recently moved in an all...) space is precious in my flat so I was a little reluctant hence the gold fish minnow questions but hey! in the end the're worth the space I will just have to get a smaller sofa thanks once again to every one I will be sure to keep you posted on the new tank once it arrives with a whole lot of new questions 
PUMPKIN
But not so bad I would put havivg them before their health after reading everything you guys have so willingly written to help me that would be a bit of a shame so I have relented and decided to invest in a second tank after all So Ive started searching the classifieds for a second hand set up (5ft) and leave my goldfish where they are!!! (they are probably quite relieved having only recently moved in an all...) space is precious in my flat so I was a little reluctant hence the gold fish minnow questions but hey! in the end the're worth the space I will just have to get a smaller sofa thanks once again to every one I will be sure to keep you posted on the new tank once it arrives with a whole lot of new questions PUMPKIN
