Species Profile
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
60–72°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, micro pellets
Notes
Coldwater Chinese minnow, one of the few tropicals that thrives unheated and pairs reliably with fancy goldfish. Vivid stripe along the body, bright red fins. Group of 8+ recommended; very easy and underrated.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with White Cloud Mountain Minnowin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Gold Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Hillstream Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Florida Flagfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Mystery Snail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Nerite Snail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Ramshorn Snail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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