Black Mountain Minnows
Black Mountain Minnows
Description
Black Mountain Minnows are peaceful, active freshwater schooling fish known for their dark coloration and lively behaviour. They are a colour variety of the popular White Cloud Mountain Minnow and are well suited to peaceful community and planted aquariums.
These hardy minnows are best kept in groups, where they display natural schooling behaviour and remain active throughout the aquarium. Their compact size and peaceful temperament make them a good choice for community setups.
Quick Facts
- Common Names: Black Mountain Minnow, Black White Cloud Mountain Minnow, Black Cloud Minnow
- Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
- Type: Freshwater Schooling Fish
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Swimming Level: Middle to upper levels
- Best Kept: In groups
- Suitable For: Community and planted aquariums
- Appearance: Dark/black body with subtle contrasting markings
Care
Provide plenty of swimming space along with plants and aquarium décor that create areas for shelter. Keeping them in a group helps them feel secure and encourages natural schooling behaviour.
Feed a varied diet of quality flakes, micro pellets and appropriately sized frozen or live foods.
Avoid keeping them with large, aggressive or predatory fish that may harass or consume them.
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