Characidae

White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Tanichthys albonubes

White Cloud Mountain Minnows are beginner-level peaceful aquarium residents that reach about 1.6 in. White Cloud Mountain Minnows are peaceful schooling fish that feel safest in groups of at least 6. They work best with calm tank mates that share similar water parameters.

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Quick Stats

Tank

10+ gal

6.5-7.5

Temp

61-72F

Size

1.6 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

White Cloud Mountain Minnow Care Guide

The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from China, Vietnam. It reaches about 1.6 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 10 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 61-72F, and hardness 2-12 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, micro pellets with 1-2 small feedings daily.

White Cloud Mountain Minnows are peaceful schooling fish that feel safest in groups of at least 6. They work best with calm tank mates that share similar water parameters.

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Use Caution With

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8

Black Skirt Tetra

Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5

Buenos Aires Tetra

Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-8

Paradise Fish

Size 3.9 inpH 6-8

Species To Avoid

Angelfish

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5

Apistogramma

Size 3.1 inpH 5.5-7.5

Axolotl

Size 0.4 inpH 6.8-8

Betta

Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-7.8

White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Quick Stats

White Cloud Mountain Minnow Care Guide

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