WHITE CLOUD MOUNTAIN TETRA
- RM5.00
White cloud mountain tetra 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 tetra (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.
COMMON NAMES: Canton danio, Chinese danio, white cloud, white cloud mountain fish, white cloud mountain minnow
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tanichthys albonubes
ADULT SIZE: 1 1/2 inches
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 3 to 5 years
| Family | Cyprinidae |
|---|---|
| Origin | White Cloud Mountains of China |
| Social | Peaceful and sociable |
| Tank Level | Top to middle |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egg scatterers; easy to breed |
| Care | Easy; good fish for beginners |
| pH | 6.0 to 8.0 |
| Hardness | 5 to 19 dGH |
| Temperature | 60 F (15 C) - 72 F (22 C) |
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