LETS BREED WHITE CLOUD MOUNTAIN MINNOWS
I am working on attempting to breed white cloud mountain minnows for the first time and I am super excited! These particular ones were labeled as 24k Gold White cloud minnows. In this video you will see where I have them located and my current breeding setup in the same type of tubs I use for my guppy breeding. If you have any tips in breeding white cloud minnows please feel free to comment in the video.
White cloud mountain minnows are small, colorful fish, once termed "the working man's neon" because they compared to neon tetras in color but were not as expensive. For over a half-century the white cloud mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) was the only species in the genus. However, in 2001, two additional species found in Vietnam were recognized; Tanichthys micagemmae and Tanichthys thacbaensis. Of those two, only Tanichthys micagemmae (Vietnamese white cloud) is available in the aquarium trade.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow Habitat and Care
When kept in the right temperature range, this species of fish is very hardy and well suited for the beginner hobbyist. Although undemanding when it comes to water quality, this minnow does not deal with heat well. There is evidence that keeping white cloud mountain minnows in water that is constantly above 72 F (22 C) will shorten their lifespan.
Substrate for the white cloud mountain minnow tank should be fine and darker in color, with plenty of vegetation as well as some rocks and driftwood. Leave an open area for swimming and offer subdued lighting to bring out the colors of this fish. Water hardness and pH are not critical, but it is wise to avoid extremes. Avoid the use of all medications containing copper, as white cloud mountain minnows are very sensitive to copper.
White cloud mountain minnows are sometimes kept as a pond fish to help control the breeding of mosquitoes. Keep in mind that they cannot be kept with large pond fish, as they will be eaten. They do, however, make good companions for African dwarf frogs. While they tolerate cool water, they cannot be left in outdoor ponds in the winter in areas where the water freezes.
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