White Cloud Mountain Minnow

White Cloud Mountain Minnow - A Cool-Water Classic with a Fiery Tail

The White Cloud Mountain Minnow pairs a slim silver body with a bold red-and-yellow striped tail that flicks into view as it darts through the water, giving this classic beginner fish a real spark of colour. It's one of the original staples of the cool-water aquarium hobby.

Native to cooler mountain streams, it thrives without a heater in most Australian homes and copes with a genuinely broad pH range without complaint. Combine that hardiness with a calm, peaceful schooling temperament and you have one of the easiest, most rewarding community fish available.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Juvenile, 1.5-2.5 cm
• Adult Size: ~4 cm
• Tank Size: 40 L minimum, keep in a group of 6 or more
• Temperament: Very peaceful schooling fish
• Temperature: 18-22°C (a cool-water fish, doesn't need a heater)
• pH: 6.0-8.0
• Difficulty: Very Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

Provide a tank of at least 40 L minimum with plenty of cover and open swimming space, matching the temperament and schooling needs described above.

• Temperature: 18-22°C (a cool-water fish, doesn't need a heater)
• pH: 6.0-8.0
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate flow
• Maintenance: Weekly partial water changes; extremely hardy and tolerant of temperature swings

Diet

An unfussy feeder that thrives on a simple, varied diet.

• Quality flake as a daily staple
• Micro pellet for variety
• Small feeds a couple of times a day

Compatibility

A hardy, cool-tolerant schooler that suits unheated tanks and cooler community setups alike.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Other white clouds
• Danios
• Other peaceful, cool-tolerant community fish

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.