White Cloud Mountain Minnow (2.5 CM)
£3.20
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The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a small, hardy freshwater fish native to China’s White Cloud Mountain and popular in the coldwater aquarium trade.
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Description
Overview and Origin
- Taxonomy: Member of the carp family (Cyprinidae) and the family Tanichthyidae.
- Wild Status: Considered practically extinct in its native habitat due to pollution and tourism, though a surviving native population was later discovered on Hainan Island.
- Size: Grows to a maximum length of about 4 cm (1.5 inches).
- Appearance: Features a silver-green body with a bright luminescent stripe and deep ruby-red dorsal and caudal fins.
Aquarium Care
- Temperature: Thrives in cooler water, ideally between 14°C and 22°C (57°F to 72°F), and generally does not require a tank heater.
- Social Behavior: A peaceful, active shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of at least 5 to 6 individuals (preferably 8 to 12) to reduce stress and encourage vibrant colors.
- Tank Size: A minimum aquarium size of 45 to 60 liters (10 to 15 gallons) is recommended for a small school.
- Diet: An opportunistic omnivore that accepts micro pellets, flakes, and small frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia.
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