Veiltail White cloud mountain Minnows

Veiltail White Cloud Mountain Minnow

( Tanichthys albonubes – Veiltail Variety) 🌎 Origin

Originally from cool mountain streams in China.
The veiltail form is a selectively bred ornamental variety. 📏 Adult Size

3–4cm ⏳ Lifespan

3–5 years with proper care. 🧠 Temperament

Peaceful, active schooling fish.

✔ Excellent community species
✔ Ideal for nano and temperate aquariums
✔ Best kept in groups of 6–10

The veiltail variety features elegant, flowing fins compared to the standard form. 🏡 Tank Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 40L

Temperature: 16–22°C (cool-water species)

pH: 6.0–8.0

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Flow: Gentle to moderate

They thrive in:
• Planted aquariums
• Open swimming space
• Well-oxygenated, clean water

Not a tropical fish — avoid high temperatures long term. 🍽 Diet

Omnivorous and easy to feed.

Feed a varied diet of:

Quality micro pellets

Crushed flakes

Frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia)

Small, frequent feeds suit them best. 🐠 Tank Mates

Suitable with:

Other peaceful small fish

Small rasboras

Corydoras (cool-tolerant species)

Shrimp (with caution)

Avoid:

Aggressive species

Large predatory fish

Fin-nippers (their flowing fins can attract attention) ⭐ Why Choose Veiltail White Cloud Minnows?

Elegant flowing fins

Hardy and beginner-friendly

Suitable for unheated or cooler aquariums

Active schooling behaviour

A beautiful and underrated small fish, perfect for peaceful community setups or planted aquariums.