White Cloud Mountain Minnow

White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Tanichthys albonubes

Also known as: White Cloud, WCMM

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Beautiful coldwater nano fish with iridescent blue-green stripes and red-tipped fins. Perfect for unheated tanks.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

57–72°F
14–22°C

pH Range

6–8
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

5–7 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers cooler water — no heater needed in most homes. Very hardy and easy to breed.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Mosquitofish 2.5" Round-Tailed Paradise Fish 3"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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