White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a freshwater species with an adult-size reference of about 4 cm. It needs at least 60 litres and 8 individuals, with its social and territorial profile taken into account.
Température de l’eau
14 - 22 °C
Valeur du pH
6 - 8
Type d'eau
Eau douce
Niveau dans le bac
Surface
Taille adulte
4 cm
Volume minimal du bac
>= 60 L
Groupe minimal
>= 8
GH
5 - 20 dGH
KH
2 - 10 dKH
TDS
95 - 400 ppm
Conductivité
148 - 625 uS/cm
Description de l'espèce
Geographical Origin and Habitat: A freshwater species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Taxonomy and Morphology: The accepted scientific name is Tanichthys albonubes; the verified classification records genus Tanichthys, family Tanichthyidae, order Cypriniformes. Historical names remain searchable as synonyms rather than separate species.
Social Behavior: White Cloud Mountain Minnow is gregarious and should be kept in a school. The minimum reference is 8 individuals; sex, maturity and available space can require a more conservative composition. Observe access to food, resting behaviour, chasing and use of shelter. Isolation, persistent competition or aggression means the number, composition or environment needs to be corrected.
Coloration and Sexual Dimorphism: Colour and shape can vary with age, sex, physiological state and environmental conditions. Identification and sexing require recognized species-level characters; one appearance or photograph is not enough.
Soins, reproduction et cohabitation
Aquarium Setup: White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs an aquarium of at least 60 litres, sized for adult body size and a minimum group of 8 individuals. Filtration, shelter and swimming room must match the species and the actual number kept. Volume alone does not make an enclosure suitable: tank shape and length, usable area, oxygenation and the ability to separate territories must reflect adult behaviour.
Diet and Feeding: The recorded diet is omnivorous. Offer appropriately sized foods varied within that category, and adjust quantity and frequency from actual intake, body condition and leftovers. One food or a fixed schedule is not suitable for every age and situation.
Water Quality: Maintain stable, well-oxygenated water appropriate to a freshwater species; the card's reference values are 14–22 °C, pH 6–8. Verify conditions with reliable tests and size maintenance and filtration to the actual load. Ranges are not automatic thresholds for treatment or rapid chemical correction.
Compatibility and Cohabitation: The cohabitation profile is suitable for a compatible community, with a generally peaceful temperament. Keep at least 8 individuals; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
Aquarium Breeding: The recorded reproductive profile is “egg scattering”. Breeding should be attempted only with healthy adults, separation capacity and a plan for eggs or young. Do not treat unverified triggers, sex ratios or hatch times as universal for this species.
Risks and Diseases: Use a secure cover and close escape gaps. Prevent problems through quarantine of new arrivals, stable water, appropriate feeding and daily observation. Similar signs can have different causes, so check parameters, history and diagnosis before medication. Follow the product label and qualified aquatic-veterinary advice; there is no universal reduced dose for a species or family.
Origine et répartition géographiques
A freshwater species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Origine
Asie du Sud et du Sud-EstAsie de l'Est
Profil de poisson
- Tempérament
- Peaceful
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow has a generally peaceful temperament. Insufficient space, an unsuitable social ratio or incompatible tankmates can substantially change observed behaviour.
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore
- They are micro-predators and omnivores that require small-sized foods. A high-quality micro-pellet or crushed flake should form the staple of their diet. They highly appreciate regular feedings of live or frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and micro-worms. Variety ensures vibrant coloration, particularly the bright red in their fins.
- Espérance de vie
- 3-5 years
- Taille adulte
- 4 cm
- Ratio des sexes
- School
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow is gregarious and should be kept in a school. The reference minimum is 8 individuals and must not be read as permission to overcrowd the aquarium.
- Fréquence d'alimentation
- Twice daily
- Feeding them tiny amounts once or twice a day is ideal. They feed voraciously at the surface and mid-water column, quickly snapping up small morsels. Ensure the food particles are small enough to fit in their tiny mouths. They will also spend time picking at microorganisms growing on plants and hardscape.
- Charge biologique
- Low
- The White Cloud Mountain Minnow produces a very low bioload. They are extremely small and efficient, making them ideal for nano aquariums or heavily planted setups. Standard sponge filtration or gentle HOB filters are more than sufficient to handle their waste. They are quite hardy, but regular water changes are still needed to keep conditions pristine.
- Courant
- Moderate
- Native to mountain streams, they enjoy moderate water flow and cooler temperatures. Gentle to moderate circulation provides the oxygenation they need to be highly active. They will often enthusiastically swim against the current of a filter outlet. However, they also need calmer areas among plants to rest.
- Risque de saut
- Yes
- They have a moderate jump risk, especially when startled or when kept in water that is too warm. They are energetic surface swimmers and can accidentally launch themselves out during feeding. A secure lid is highly recommended to prevent losses. Floating plants can also help make them feel more secure and deter jumping.
- Reproduction
- Egg scatterer
- They are very easy to breed and are classic egg-scatterers. In a heavily planted, mature species tank, fry will often appear without any special intervention from the aquarist. The parents may eat some eggs, but thick moss provides adequate cover for the fry to survive. The tiny fry require infusoria and powdered fry food initially.
- Compatibilité et compagnons
- Community
- The cohabitation profile is suitable for a compatible community, with a generally peaceful temperament. Keep at least 8 individuals; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
- Niveau dans le bac
- Top
- They primarily occupy the top and middle levels of the water column. They are constantly active, schooling loosely together in open water. They appreciate floating plants which provide cover and dim the lighting slightly. They rarely venture to the bottom unless chasing sinking food.
Modèles et paramètres scientifiques
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- Niveau trophique
- 2,7 ± 0,31 se
- Résilience
- Élevée (moins de 15 mois)
- Singularité phylogénétique (PD50)
- 0.5312
- Relation bayésienne longueur-poids
- a = 0.01023, b = 3.08
- VulnérabilitéVulnérabilité faible (10 / 100)
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