White cloud mountain minnows
White cloud mountain minnows are small, colorful fish, once termed “the working man’s neon” because they were similar to neon tetras in color but were not as expensive.
For over half a century the white cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) was the only species in the genus. However, in 2001, two additional species found in Vietnam were recognized; Tanichthys micagemmae and Tanichthys thacbaensis. Of those two, only Tanichthys micagemmae (Vietnamese white cloud) is available in the aquarium trade.
Species Overview
Common Names: Canton danio, Chinese danio, white cloud, white cloud mountain fish, white cloud mountain minnow
Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
Adult Size: 1.5 inches
Life Expectancy: 3 to 5 years
Characteristics
Family | Cyprinidae |
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Origin | White Cloud Mountains of China |
Social | Peaceful and sociable |
Tank Level | Top to middle |
Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
Diet | Omnivore |
Breeding | Egg scatterers; easy to breed |
Care | Easy; good fish for beginners |
pH | 6.0 to 8.0 |
Hardness | 5 to 19 dGH |
Temperature | 60 F (15 C) to 72 F (22 C) |
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