White Cloud Mountain Minnow
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Overview
The White Cloud Mountain minnow is a hardy species of freshwater fish and coldwater fish often kept in an aquarium.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 15–22°C (59–72°F) |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Adult Size | 4 cm (1.5 in) |
| Min Tank | 10 gallons |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — micro pellets, flake food, daphnia
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: Tanichthys albonubes Linnaeus, 1932 — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: White Cloud Mountain Minnow — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 15–22°C (59–72°F)
- pH range
- 6.0–8.0
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.5 in)
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —micro pelletsflake fooddaphnia