Tank setup
A minimum 40L aquarium suits White Cloud Mountain Minnow. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing White Cloud Mountain Minnow.
What White Cloud Mountain Minnow costs in South Africa
18 price points from 11 shops over 90 days
R19
cheapest of 10 shops today
↤ R20med R30R40
Great price−37%Holding steady over the last 90 days
SA median R30 across 11 shops over the last 90 days.
10 shops
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Sacred Aquatics
South Africa
R19
In stock
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R20
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R22
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The Fish Room
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R25
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Heldereef
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R30
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Aqua Empire
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R30
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Aqua Atlantis
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R35
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4M Fish
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R35
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MC Merwe
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R40
In stock
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Aquatic Pets SA
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R55
In stock
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a small, hardy, and vibrant fish often compared to neon tetras for its iridescent lateral stripe, though it lacks the neon's blue. They are a cool-water species, originally from mountain streams in China, and fascinatingly, they do not require a heater in most home aquariums. This makes them ideal for unheated 'nano' tanks. They are incredibly peaceful and active, and males will display beautifully to females by flaring their reddish fins. They are a shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of 6 or more, where they will create a lively, active display.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
nano
easy
omnivore
breeds in captivity
shoaling
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep White Cloud Mountain Minnow healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 14–22°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
White Cloud Mountain Minnow is omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
White Cloud Mountain Minnow is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for White Cloud Mountain Minnow vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for White Cloud Mountain Minnow, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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