White cloud mountain minnow
Tanichthys albonubes · Danionidae
Also known as White cloud, Poor man's neon
Beginner
Subtropical shoaler that thrives unheated in a cool room.
In short: A white cloud mountain minnow needs at least 45 L (12 US gal), water at 16–24 °C (61–75 °F) and pH 6–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 45 L (12 US gal)
- Temperature
- 16–24 °C (61–75 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.6 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 45 L (12 US gal)
- Temperature
- 16–24 °C (61–75 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 5–19 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–7 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, micro pellets, frozen daphnia.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Guangdong, China
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Cool mountain streams
- Natural conditions
- Cool, clear, well-oxygenated flowing water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- All levels
- Good tank mates
- Zebra danioHillstream loachCherry shrimp
- Avoid
- Tropical fish needing 26 °C+Betta
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Males are slimmer with brighter fin edges.
- Notes
- Scatters eggs in moss; fry survive in a mature planted tank.
- Common ailments
- Ich if kept too warmFungus in poor water
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