White cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)

Scientific name: Tanichthys albonubes Lin, 1932

White cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)
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The White cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). In the aquarium it needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 18–22°C (64–72°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: Asia, Southeastern China, in the Canton and Hong Kong regions of the White Cloud Mountains.

White cloud mountain minnow care at a glance

Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods, bloodworms and vegetables.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays: 6-7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Body green, with golden vertical zones on central axis of body and a number of dark lines above zones; dorsal and anal fins green and transparent edge; base of caudal fin with large red round spots. Snout blunt; lip thin and lower jaw a bit protruded; barbel absent; dorsal fin short and opposite anal fin, pectoral and pelvic fins small; pelvic scute absent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tanichthys albonubes
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Common length
2.1
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: China and Viet Nam.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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