← Back to species
Tanichthys
Tanichthys includes White Cloud Mountain Minnows, hardy small fish suitable for cooler aquariums.
1 species indexed
What is Tanichthys?
Tanichthys is a genus of small cyprinids native to China and Vietnam, often kept in unheated aquariums.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Originating from cooler mountain streams with moderate flow and clear water.
| Temperature (typical) | 18 to 24 C |
| pH (typical) | 6 to 8 |
| Hardness band (typical) | soft to medium |
| Flow (typical) | medium |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Tanichthys
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 White Cloud Mountain Minnow Tanichthys albonubes | 4.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White Cloud Mountain Minnow Tanichthys albonubes | 4.0 | 10.0 to 24.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | high | peaceful |