How big do golden white cloud minnows get?

1.5 inches
The white cloud minnow can reach a size of 1.5 inches and is a great community and beginner fish do to its adaptability to a large range of water parameters. We would not recommend keeping them with shrimp if trying to grow your colony as they can target baby shrimp easily.

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Are white cloud minnows Hardy?

White Cloud Mountain Minnow Habitat and Care When kept in the right temperature range, this species of fish is very hardy and well suited for the beginner hobbyist. Although undemanding when it comes to water quality, this minnow does not deal with heat well.

What do white cloud fish eat?

White Clouds are micro-predators – this means they feed on tiny invertebrates found in the water column. In the wild, they eat insect larvae, zooplankton, and brine shrimp. They also have a big appetite for green algae.

Do white cloud minnows like current?

While they like flow, you should make sure they also have areas of “normal” flow to get out of the “high” flow and rest. There’s a scale to everything, and while they don’t hate fast current, they will not handle as much as say Hillstream loaches.

Do white cloud fish need a heater?

Do white cloud mountain minnows need a heater? As mentioned before, these peaceful fish prefer a lower temperature range of 64–72 °F (18–22 °C) and do not require a heater. The only other widely available species of fish that prefer these conditions are goldfish.

How long do white cloud fish live?

5 to 7 years old
White clouds will grow to 4cm and live to be 5 to 7 years old if kept correctly in the right conditions. White clouds tolerate a wide range of water con- ditions. Temperature: 18°C – 26°C, but can survive down to temperatures of 5OC.

What fish go well with white cloud minnows?

Consider the following to pair with your White Cloud Mountain minnows:

Smaller gobies, such as Stiphodon.
Loaches (hillstream, weather, dojo, and horseface)
Gouramis (paradise fish or dwarf gourami)
Barbs (golden, cherry, Odessa, and rosy)
Danios, such as the zebra.
Corydoras catfish.
Shrimp or snails.

Are white clouds schooling fish?

White Cloud Minnows are small schooling fish of the Cyprinidae family, which includes popular aquarium species like Goldfish and Zebra Danios. While formally described by science in 1932 they have likely been known to local Chinese and Vietnamese villagers for millenia.

Do white cloud minnows produce a lot of waste?

Because of the conditions found in their natural habitat, these fish give us the unique chance to recreate their environment in a small unheated tank. The most common fish species that can go in unheated tanks are goldfish. However, their large waste output and adult size make them impossible to keep in small tanks.