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White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)

White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Tanichthys albonubes

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A cool-water fish that does well in unheated rooms. Avoid pairing with tropical species that need warmer water.

Adult size
1.5 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
60–72 °F
pH · hardness
6–8 · 5–19 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpScarlet BadisCelestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora)

Think twice about

Betta (male) — needs 76–82 °FCherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntEmber Tetra — needs 73–84 °FGreen Neon Tetra — needs 75–82 °FLambchop Rasbora — needs 73–82 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

PearlweedDuckweedStaurogyne RepensSalviniaJava MossDwarf Four-Leaf Clover

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.