White Cloud Mountain Minnow
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a beautiful and hardy freshwater schooling fish, admired for its shimmering silver body, iridescent blue-green stripe and vibrant red accents on its fins. Its small size, peaceful temperament and active swimming behaviour make it an excellent choice for community aquariums.
Native to southern China, these adaptable fish are particularly well suited to cooler water aquariums. They are naturally social and display their best colours and behaviour when kept in groups.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
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Common Name: White Cloud Mountain Minnow
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Origin: Southern China
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Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
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Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro pellets and small frozen foods
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Care Level: Easy
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Adult Size: Approximately 3–4cm
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Tank Setup: Planted aquarium with open swimming areas
Recommended Water Parameters
Feeding
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are easy to feed and readily accept a variety of foods. Offer quality tropical flakes, small micro pellets and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and mosquito larvae. A varied diet helps maintain their health and natural colouration.
Aquarium Requirements
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are active schooling fish and should ideally be kept in groups of six or more. They appreciate planted aquariums with open swimming spaces, gentle water movement and good water quality.
Their peaceful nature makes them suitable for community aquariums with other small, non-aggressive fish that enjoy similar cooler water conditions. Avoid housing them with large or predatory fish that may view them as food.
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