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White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Tanichthys albonubes is a small, colourful schooling fish native to Guangdong province in South China. Growing to around 4–5 cm, it is a lively choice for a planted freshwater aquarium and is suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Males are slimmer and more colourful than females.
Keep at least 5–6 White Cloud Mountain Minnows together so they feel comfortable. They are omnivores, readily accept live foods and do not require a specialised diet. For their aquarium, use a dark substrate, fine-leaved plants along the back and sides, and open swimming space at the front. They can live with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament, including neon tetras and smaller cyprinids.
Common name: White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Scientific name: Tanichthys albonubes
Adult size: approximately 4–5 cm
Group guidance: at least 5–6 fish
Temperature: 18–25°C; pH: 6–8
Water hardness: 5–19 NK°
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Native to Guangdong province in South China, the White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a small, active freshwater fish known for its colourful appearance and lively swimming. It grows to around 4–5 cm and suits aquarists looking for a less demanding schooling fish. Males are slimmer and more colourful than females.
Keep these social fish in groups of at least 5–6. They are omnivores, readily consume live foods and do not require a specialised diet. Create an aquarium with dark substrate, fine-leaved plants along the back and sides, and open swimming space at the front. White Cloud Mountain Minnows can be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament, including neon tetras and smaller cyprinids. Their reproduction is not considered challenging.
Common name: White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Scientific name: Tanichthys albonubes
Origin: Guangdong province, South China
Adult size: approximately 4–5 cm
Temperament: Social and peaceful
Aquarium size: 40–50 litres
Recommended group size: At least 5–6 fish
Temperature: 18–25°C
pH: 6–8
Water hardness: 5–19 NK°
Diet: Omnivorous; accepts live foods and does not require a specialised diet
Suitable tankmates: Peaceful fish of similar size and temperament, including neon tetras and smaller cyprinids
Sex differences: Males are slimmer and more colourful than females
Breeding: Not considered challenging
Provide a 40–50-litre aquarium with room for the group to swim.
Keep at least 5–6 fish together.
Use dark substrate and fine-leaved plants along the back and sides of the aquarium.
Leave open swimming space at the front.
Maintain the water temperature between 18–25°C, pH between 6–8 and hardness between 5–19 NK°.
Offer an omnivorous diet that includes live foods, and choose peaceful tankmates of a similar size and temperament.
Keep a group of at least 5–6 to support their social behaviour.
Balance planted cover with open swimming space.
Use a dark substrate and fine-leaved plants to create the recommended aquarium layout.
Maintain water conditions within the recommended ranges.
Select peaceful, similarly sized companions for a community aquarium.
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