White Cloud Mountain minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
A small gregarious fish native to China, hardy and colourful, ideal for beginners. It enjoys cool temperatures (18-22°C), which sets it apart from the classic tropical species. It lives in a school of at least 10 individuals.
Parameters
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Min volume
- 60 L
- Temperature
- 18–22 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–15 °GH
- Adult size
- 4 cm
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Temperament
- Pacifique
- Difficulty
- Facile
Environment
A minimum 60-litre aquarium for a group of 10-12 individuals. It prefers cool (18-22°C), well-oxygenated water with a moderate current. Dense planting with open swimming areas. A dark substrate brings out its colours. Moderate lighting. Effective filtration. It tolerates parameter variations well within the indicated range.
Feeding
An omnivore that readily accepts any food: flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms) and live foods. Feed twice a day in small amounts. Supplement with vegetable matter (spirulina). It happily accepts plankton-based foods.
Tips & tankmates
An obligate schooling species: keep in a group of at least 10. Compatible with other cool-water species (danios, corydoras, shrimp). Avoid territorial or aggressive fish. Excellent jumpers: provide a lid. Do not heat the aquarium permanently, this species suffers above 24°C. Easy to breed in a planted aquarium. Threatened in the wild (IUCN near-threatened), favour captive-bred specimens.
Sources
- Seriously Fish - Tanichthys albonubes
- Fishbase
- UICN Red List
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