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White Cloud Mountain Minnow care

Tanichthys albonubes · Freshwater · Beginner level care

White Cloud Mountain Minnow, painted illustration

A hardy fish that does well in cooler tanks with no heater.

Smallest tank15 gallons
Adult size1.5 inches
Temperature60 to 72°F
pH6 to 8
GroupA group of 10 or more
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle of the tank
Lives3 to 5 years
Watch for: They are too cool loving for very warm tanks, so match the temperature range.

Feeding

Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods.

Good tank mates

Fish that pass every check with White Cloud Mountain Minnow in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

Black Skirt TetraFantail GoldfishGold BarbJapanese Rice FishLeopard DanioNeon TetraOdessa BarbPanda CorydorasPearl DanioPeppered Corydoras

Do not mix with

  • Cardinal Tetra: Cardinal Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Green Neon Tetra: Green Neon Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Ember Tetra: Ember Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Glowlight Tetra: Glowlight Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Bleeding Heart Tetra: Bleeding Heart Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Rummynose Tetra: Rummynose Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Congo Tetra: Congo Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.
  • Diamond Tetra: Diamond Tetra and White Cloud Mountain Minnow need different water temperatures.

Questions

What size tank does a White Cloud Mountain Minnow need?

At least 15 gallons for a group of 10. Adults grow to about 1.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a White Cloud Mountain Minnow like?

60 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 8. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many White Cloud Mountain Minnow should I keep together?

Keep 10 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.

What do White Cloud Mountain Minnow eat?

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.