fish · Tanichthyidae
White Cloud Mountain minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
Wild range: Southern China / Pearl River Delta; also Vietnam, Hainan (Asia)
At a glance: White Cloud Mountain minnow care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for White Cloud Mountain minnow?
The compiled profile lists 18.0–22.0 °C for White Cloud Mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for White Cloud Mountain minnow?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 14.0 US gallons (54.0 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.
What pH is listed for White Cloud Mountain minnow?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 6.5–8.5. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Aquarium care
White Cloud Mountain minnows are hardy, peaceful schooling cyprinids that prefer cooler water than most tropical community fish and often thrive without a heater. Provide a planted tank of at least ~54 L (14 US gal) with open swimming space and gentle flow; keep a group of six or more (ideally 10+) so they remain confident and display. Offer flakes/nano pellets plus occasional live or frozen microfoods (daphnia, baby brine shrimp). Avoid permanent high heat—long-term warmth shortens lifespan.
Feeding
Micropredator in nature (insects, zooplankton). In aquaria accept quality flakes and granules with some plant/algal content; condition with bloodworm, Daphnia, and Artemia.
Compatibility
Very peaceful community fish if tankmates share cooler preferences (small danios, shrimp, cooler killifish). Not ideal with goldfish despite frequent store pairing. Males may lightly spar; denser planting and larger groups reduce squabbling.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.