The White Cloud Mountain Minnow and its offshoot the Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow are great cold water fish. They are an easy fish to keep and great for the beginner.
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NATURAL RANGE:
As the common name suggests, the White Cloud Mountain Minnow originated in the White Cloud region of Canton in China. They are thought to be extinct in the wild. Other populations are known around Hong Kong, but these are believed to have come from escaped aquarium specimens.
DESCRIPTION:
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow belongs to the Cyprinidae family.
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow will grow to about 40mm in length, as will the gold variety. They are generally a brown colour with either red or white fin tips. The gold variety is generally a white colour.
Males are generally thinner than the females and better coloured.
White Cloud Mountain Minnows may live anywhere between 3 to 10 years, depending on tank conditions.
TANK REQUIREMENTS:
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are peaceful shoaling fish which enjoy open areas for swimming. They should be kept in schools of 6 or more. They also prefer areas of vegetation in which to swim.
White Cloud Minnows generally inhabit the upper portion of the tank. It is recommended that tanks be at least 1 Foot in size.
The preferred temperature range for these fish is from around 15 degrees Celscius to 22 degrees Celscius. Th pH should be around 6.0 to 7.0.
FEEDING:
White Cloud Mountain Minnows will accept most foods, but they must generally be small in size.
BREEDING:
Breeding will generally occur when the warmer months return. A fairly vigorous courtship will occur before spawning takes place. Up to 300 eggs may be laid.
Eggs are scattered among the plants and hatch in 1-2 days. Parents should beremoved after spawning or they will eat the eggs.
It is a good idea to provide some Jave Moss for them to lay eggs in. They are very easy to breed and will quickly multiply.
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29/07/2006