Description
White Cloud Minnows
Our White Cloud Minnows are locally raised in Tennessee water, ensuring they thrive in clean, natural, and caring environments. Known for their hardiness and peaceful nature, these fish are perfect for community tanks. Their shimmering silver bodies with red-tipped fins add a vibrant touch to any aquarium. By raising them in natural conditions, we provide you with healthy, high-quality minnows ready to brighten up your tank.
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are an excellent choice for aquariums of all sizes, prized for their vibrant colors, peaceful nature, and ability to thrive in cooler water conditions.
Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
Common Names: White Cloud Mountain Minnow, White Cloud Minnow
Size: Grows up to 1.5 inches (3-4 cm) in length
Color: Silvery body with an iridescent sheen, red-tipped fins, and a subtle green-gold stripe along the body
Lifespan: Approximately 3-5 years with proper care
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (best kept in schools)
Temperature: 64-72°F (18-22°C)
Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for community tanks and schooling behavior
Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on flakes, micro-pellets, live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms
Care Tips:
•Keep in groups of at least 6 to encourage natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
•Provide a planted aquarium with open swimming areas and moderate water flow.
•Maintain stable water parameters with clean, well-oxygenated water.
•Ideal tank mates include peaceful species like neon tetras, zebra danios, guppies, and shrimp. Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
Ideal For:
•Community aquariums and unheated tanks
•Beginner aquarists due to their hardy and adaptable nature
•Aquarists looking for an active, colorful schooling fish
Fish Quarantine Process
At 10 Gallon Fish Tanks, we take the health of our fish seriously. Every fish we bring in undergoes a strict 2-4 week quarantine process to ensure they are free of parasites, fungal infections, and bacterial diseases before being introduced to our main tanks.
During this quarantine period, fish are treated with the “Med Trio” as needed:
• Paracleanse – Targets internal & External parasites like worms and protozoans. Things like fish lice, tapeworms, hole in the head, skin and gill flukes.
• Ich-X – Treats external parasites and fungus. Treats Ich and white spot disease.
• Maracyn – An antibiotic that combats bacterial infections, preventing issues like fin rot, skin redness, open wounds, swollen eyes etc.
This quarantine protocol ensures that every fish we sell are healthy, acclimated to Tennessee water, and ready to thrive in their new home.
Water Parameters for Healthy FishTo help you achieve the best results when acclimating your new fish, we’ve included a photo showing the exact water parameters we maintain in our tanks. These values are carefully monitored and kept stable, ensuring that each fish grows and thrives in a healthy, natural environment.
By following these parameters at home, you can provide the smoothest transition possible for your fish, helping them settle in quickly and comfortably. We’re dedicated to setting you up for success with your new fish, and sharing these details is part of our commitment to their health and your enjoyment.
Shipping Information:
- Our fish, shrimp, & snails are carefully packaged in breathable bags.
- The shipping box is well-insulated to maintain optimal conditions. In most cases, additional heating or cooling packs are not necessary. However, to ensure the health and survival of the fish, shrimp, & snails it is essential that they are brought indoors promptly upon arrival, particularly in extreme weather conditions (either hot or cold). Please monitor the tracking number for updates on the estimated delivery time.
- We ship on Mondays (unless you have a special requested shipping time) with all orders processed by 10 AM. We currently only ship within the United States.
- If there are extreme weather conditions, we may postpone shipments until weather is better to make sure your shrimp arrive safely.
- In the unlikely event of a DOA (Dead on Arrival), we will refund the cost of the fish, shrimp, or snail provided that a photograph of the deceased animal, is still in the packaging, and is submitted within 1 hour of delivery of the package. Please note that any additional shipping costs for the replacement are the responsibility of the buyer. While our shipping methods are designed to minimize the risk of DOA, we cannot control the handling by postal employees or drivers.
We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction with your order. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns.
