Species Highlight

• Size: 3–4 cm

• Temperament: Very peaceful, active schooling fish

• Origin: Southern China

• Appearance: Slender body with a shimmering gold stripe and red-tipped fins

• Tank Role: Mid–upper water swimmer

• Special Feature: One of the best cool-water tropical alternatives

Fun Facts

• White Cloud Minnows can thrive at lower temperatures than most tropical fish, often without a heater.

• Once thought extinct in the wild, they survived thanks to aquarium populations.

• In groups, their red fins and metallic stripe become much more vibrant.

Care Recommendations

• Group size: 6–10+

• Tank size: 10 gallons+

• Diet: Flake, micro pellets, frozen and live foods

• Aquascape: Open swimming space with plants and gentle flow

• Tankmates: Small peaceful fish; also suitable for unheated aquariums

• Water parameters: Cool to temperate water; clean and well-oxygenated