White Cloud
White Cloud
Common Name
White Cloud
Other Common Names
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Scientific Name
Tanichthys albonubes
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Docile
Class
Danio
Temperature
68 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/4-1 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling fish, that are very timid and skittish when by themselves. Will mix well with other similar sized fish.
Habitat
White Cloud Mountain in China: Densely decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.
Breeding
Adult male displays more color. During spawning, up to 300 eggs can be produced.
Additional Comments
Recommended for any docile community tank, as they are colorful and make a nice schooling display.