White Cloud Tanichthys albonubes

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.