White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Care requirements

Care level: Beginner.

Because it uses the middle to upper part of the aquarium, leave enough open swimming space instead of crowding that part of the aquarium.

The listed lifespan is 5–7 years.

Aquarium size and space needs

An aquarium of 54 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) minimum length can be a reasonable starting point, but it should not be read as permission to overstock.

Water parameters

The temperature range for this fish is 14–22 °C. Compare it carefully with the aquarium target temperature instead of assuming every tropical community setup is suitable.

The pH range for this fish is 6–8. That points to a broad freshwater range, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.

The GH range for this fish is 5–20 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.

The KH range is 2–12 dKH. Use it as a general stability reference rather than a reason for aggressive adjustments.

Temperament and compatibility

As a peaceful middle-to-top swimmer, White Cloud Mountain Minnow is best kept with calm species that will not harass it or dominate the feeding area.

Because this fish uses the middle to upper part of the aquarium, compatibility is easier when other fish are not all competing for the same swimming space.

Plant safe

Yes

Shrimp safe

Yes

Snail safe

Yes

Community safe

Yes

Beginner friendly

Yes

Aquascape fit

Yes

Swimming zone and behavior

This fish uses the middle to upper part of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding.

Feeding

As an omnivore, White Cloud Mountain Minnow should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.

Offer small flakes, micro-pellets, Daphnia, Artemia and insect larvae. Adjust portions to temperature and appetite.

Natural habitat and origin

Origin: Southern China and northern Vietnam.

Natural habitat: Clean cool streams and vegetated margins with gentle current, high oxygen and open swimming areas.

Breeding notes

Breeding difficulty is currently recorded as Beginner - Intermediate, so breeding plans should be researched beyond the basic care profile.

The species is hardy in cool, clean water but should not be treated as a tropical fish. Long-term temperatures above 24 °C are best avoided.

Before adding this fish

• Plan for an aquarium of 54 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) minimum length.
• Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
• Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
• Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
• Offer a varied diet that matches this species.