White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)
A hardy, peaceful, and active schooling fish with a silver-green body, red-tipped fins, and a signature dark lateral line, the White Cloud is one of the easiest fish to keep. Tolerant of cooler temperatures, it's perfect for unheated tanks, nano setups, and beginner aquariums.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 40L with plants and gentle flow
- Temperature: 18–24°C (tolerates cooler water)
- pH Range: 6.5–8.0
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
- Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, surface-dwelling
- Diet: Micro-pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia and brine shrimp
- Max Size: 3–4cm
- Lifespan: 3–5 years
- Care Level: Easy
Tank Mates: Peaceful small community fish such as other white clouds, small rasboras, and shrimp; keep in groups of 6+.
Origin: China — mountain streams (Guangdong)