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}\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar a:hover { background:#F40909 !important; }\n  \n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e.ssa-pd .hero::before{content:\"\u0026#128032;\";}\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eFreshwater Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eA hardy, cold-tolerant schooling fish with a delicate iridescent body stripe and red-tipped fins. One of the best fish options for unheated shrimp tanks and a genuinely underappreciated species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cold Tolerant Down to 60°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Red-Tipped Fins \u0026amp; Iridescent Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tanichthys albonubes\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pH 6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Peaceful Schooling Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent Shrimp Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/em\u003e) are a small, hardy, cold-tolerant schooling fish native to the mountain streams of southern China. They carry a subtle but attractive iridescent greenish-gold lateral stripe, red-tipped fins, and a slender, active body that reads as elegant rather than flashy at close range. Their cold tolerance is their most practically significant characteristic in a shrimp-keeping context -- they thrive in the 65 to 72°F range where most tropical fish struggle, which is precisely the temperature range preferred by Neocaridina shrimp. This makes them one of the few fish species that can share a Neocaridina tank without requiring a heater compromise in either direction. Extremely hardy, tolerant of a wide pH and hardness range, and peaceful with all tankmates of appropriate size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e4–16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGH (dGH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e60–72°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e1.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSubtle and Elegant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent greenish-gold lateral stripe with red-tipped fins -- a refined look that rewards close observation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The White Cloud's colouration is understated compared to Neon Tetras or Celestial Pearl Danios but has a delicate, naturalistic quality that suits planted tanks particularly well. The iridescent stripe catches light as the fish moves, and the red fin tips add a warm accent without dominating. Long-finned variants are also available with extended, flowing fin development that amplifies the elegance of the base species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive, confident schooling behaviour even in smaller groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e White Clouds school more loosely than Neon Tetras and are less prone to stress in groups of 6, though larger schools of 10 or more produce more cohesive and visually interesting behaviour. They are active throughout the water column and spend significant time in the upper and mid levels of the tank, complementing bottom-dwelling shrimp without competing for the same space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eShrimp Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOne of the Best Fish for Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmong the most shrimp-compatible fish available -- adult Neocaridina are effectively safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e White Cloud Mountain Minnows have small mouths relative to their body size and are not aggressive hunters. Adult Neocaridina shrimp at full size are generally ignored. In a heavily planted tank with adequate cover, shrimplet survival is meaningfully better with White Clouds than with most other fish species of comparable size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature overlap with Neocaridina is near-perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both species prefer 65 to 72°F, which means no compromise is required on temperature when keeping them together. This is the primary practical advantage of White Clouds over virtually every other commonly kept freshwater fish for Neocaridina setups. A shrimp tank running at 68°F is an ideal White Cloud tank simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide pH and hardness tolerance matches the full Neocaridina range.\u003c\/strong\u003e White Clouds tolerate pH 6.0 to 8.0 and GH 4 to 16 comfortably, covering the entire Neocaridina parameter range without adjustment. They are one of the most parameter-flexible fish in the freshwater hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimplets at risk in sparse tanks -- dense planting strongly recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e While White Clouds are among the least predatory small fish available, they are still opportunistic and will consume shrimplets small enough to fit in their mouths. Dense moss, Subwassertang, and fine-leaved plants provide the cover that keeps shrimplet survival rates high in a mixed tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eKeeper's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows are one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. They are as hardy as White Clouds in the cold, as peaceful as any commonly kept fish, and one of the very few species that genuinely thrives at the same temperature as Neocaridina shrimp without any compromise. A school of 10 in a planted shrimp tank adds movement, mid-water colour, and visual depth that a shrimp-only tank cannot produce, with minimal impact on shrimp survival rates in a well-planted setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" class=\"cta-block\" title=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\" aria-label=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cta-icon\"\u003e🐠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003cspan style=\"color:#F40909;font-weight:500;\"\u003eFreshwater Fish collection\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-size:1.4rem;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eBefore placing your order, please review our\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/doa-policy\" title=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eDOA Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45041252794576,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":45041252827344,"sku":null,"price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":45041252860112,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":45041252892880,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/white-cloud-mountain-minnows-tanichthys-albonubes-placeholder-168.webp?v=1781633169","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/es\/products\/white-cloud-mountain-minnows-tanichthys-albonubes","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}