White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
Check White Cloud Mountain MinnowWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows are beautiful, active schooling fish with iridescent lateral stripes and red-tipped fins that shimmer as they dart through the water. They are one of the hardiest fish in the hobby, tolerating cooler temperatures that would stress most tropical species. Their small size and peaceful nature make them excellent for nano tanks and unheated indoor aquariums.
Tank Size
40 liters
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore — flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp
Lifespan
5-7 years
Water Temp
15-22°C
pH Range
6.0-8.0
Recommended Products
Everything you need to create the perfect tank for your White Cloud Mountain Minnow.
Accessories
Seachem Prime Water Conditioner
White Cloud Minnows are kept at lower temperatures (15-22°C) where partial water changes are frequent. Prime makes every top-up safe, and its gentle formula suits the cold-water species they are typically kept alongside.
Filters
Fluval AquaClear 20 Power Filter
A quiet, adjustable HOB filter perfect for the smaller tanks White Cloud Minnows thrive in. The adjustable flow allows you to replicate the gentle mountain stream current of their native habitat.
Food
Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets
Semi-floating micro pellets ideal for the small mouths of White Cloud Mountain Minnows. The slow-sinking action and color-enhancing formula keep their iridescent lateral stripes and vivid red-tipped fins in top condition.
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula
Protein-rich insect-based granules that White Cloud Minnows actively hunt at the surface and in mid-water. The natural ingredients support healthy growth and the vivid red coloring of their fins.