The white cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 1.5 inches and spends its time in mid-water. Keep at least 6 together, in a tank of 10 gallons or more, at 60–72°F and pH 6–8.
10 galsmallest tank
1.5″adult size
60–72°Ftemperature
6–8pH
6+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Cardinal tetra: White cloud mountain minnow and Cardinal tetra need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 73–81°F).
- ✕Glowlight tetra: White cloud mountain minnow and Glowlight tetra need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 74–82°F).
- ✕Rummy-nose tetra: White cloud mountain minnow and Rummy-nose tetra need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 75–84°F).
- ✕Congo tetra: White cloud mountain minnow and Congo tetra need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 73–82°F).
- ✕Marbled hatchetfish: White cloud mountain minnow and Marbled hatchetfish need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 75–82°F).
- ✕Golden pencilfish: White cloud mountain minnow and Golden pencilfish need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 75–82°F).
- ✕Cherry barb: White cloud mountain minnow and Cherry barb need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 73–81°F).
- ✕Betta: White cloud mountain minnow and Betta need different temperatures (60–72°F vs 76–82°F).
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.