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A classic choice for beginner aquarists, the White Cloud Mountain Minnow is small, peaceful, and surprisingly beautiful. With its shimmering silver-green body, bright red fins, and iridescent stripe, this cold-tolerant schooling fish thrives in both unheated aquariums and outdoor ponds. It’s active, easy to care for, and brings gentle movement and charm to any setup.
Species: Tanichthys albonubes
Common Names: White Cloud Minnow, White Cloud, White Cloud Mountain Fish
Origin: Southern China and northern Vietnam – cool, fast-flowing mountain streams
Light Requirements: Low to moderate
Diet: Omnivorous – eats flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and spirulina
Maximum Size: 3.5–4 cm
Temperament: Peaceful and social
Care Level: Very easy
Aquarium Setup:
Ideal for tanks of 30 litres or more, these fish prefer cool, well-oxygenated water with a gentle flow. A planted aquarium with some open swimming space, dark substrate, and floating plants brings out their natural colours. Keep in schools of six or more to encourage shoaling behaviour and reduce stress. Also excellent for patio ponds and nano tanks.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 16–24°C (can tolerate down to 14°C)
pH: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (5–15 dGH)
Growth and Maintenance:
White Clouds are hardy, adaptable, and undemanding. They live 3–5 years and are well-suited to room-temperature tanks without heaters. Breeding is easy and often occurs naturally in well-maintained aquariums with plants or spawning mops.
Care Tips:
✔ No heater required – perfect for cool water tanks
✔ Keep in groups for confidence and colour display
✔ Provide gentle filtration and surface agitation
✔ Feed a varied diet to maintain health and colour
✔ Great for low-tech or nano aquariums
Compatibility:
An excellent choice for peaceful community tanks with small fish like guppies, danios, Corydoras, shrimp, and snails. Avoid aggressive or heat-loving species that may outcompete them or require incompatible conditions.
Availability:
Widely available in the Australian aquarium trade, including longfin, golden, and albino varieties. Commonly sold in small groups—ideal for beginners and cool-water setups.
Disclaimer:
White Cloud Minnows are social fish that thrive in schools. Always keep six or more together to promote natural behaviour and wellbeing.