Family: Cyprinidae
Lemon White Cloud Minnow — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3–4.4 cm; keep at 18–27 °C.
Tanichthys thacbaensis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 3–4.4 cm and prefers 18–27 °C water. Other Tanichthys species in our database include Tanichthys albonubes, Tanichthys micagemmae.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–27 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18.0–27.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 3–4.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.