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Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes

Common Names: White Cloud, Gold White Cloud, Meteor Minnow

Category: Minnow

Family: Cyprinidae

Origin: White Cloud Mountain, Guangzhou, Guandong Province, China

Main Ecosystem: Coastal Stream, Tributaries

Salinity: Freshwater

Temperment: Docile

Diet: Frozen and Live

Care: Shouldn't be fed Freeze Dried or Flake/Pellet as staple, needs lower temperatures than most tropical fish, schooling fish.

pH: 6.0-8.0

Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F

Hardness: 5-20 Degrees H

Potential size: 1.6"

Water Region: Middle to Top

Activity: Active

Lifespan: 3-5 years in captivity

Color: Gold Variety: Gold, Red, White, Black Wild Variety: Gray, Red, White, Black (Sometimes light pink)

Mouth: Pointing Foward

Sexing: Females are noticably rounder-bellied and larger than the slimmer males.

Acclimation: Drip Acclimation, Floating

Breeding: WCMM are an egg-scattering Cyprinid who will readily breed and often when the fish are in good condition and happy.

Comments: These fish are a generally hardy, active schooling fish that will bring a beautiful blast of life to your sub-tropical aquarium. I love them and they continue to be one of my favorite fish. I highly recommend them. They breed easily and are very friendly towards tank mates and other WCMMs.

Sources: White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) - Seriously Fish


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I would say 4 White Cloud Minnows and some shrimp would be a fine stocking for a 6 Gallon.
 
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