White Mountain Minnow

Description

White Mountain Minnow is a small, hardy, peaceful schooling fish, about 1.5–2 inches long, known for its silver-green body and vibrant red fins. It is suitable for beginner aquarists

Key Features & Specifications

Appearance: Small fish with a slender, elongated body, silvery-olive/green back, white underside, and bright red fins with white edges.

Size: Grows to about 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm).

Behavior: Peaceful, social, and active swimmers that prefer to be kept in groups of at least six.

Hardiness: Very hardy and adaptable to various water conditions, making them a popular choice for beginners.

Diet: Omnivores that readily accept flake foods, small granules, and live or frozen foods.

Lifespan: Can live for 5–7 years in a well-maintained aquarium.

Aquarium & Care Requirements

Tank Size:

A minimum of 50 liters (about 13 gallons) is recommended for a small group.

Water Conditions:Temperature: Adaptable to a wide range from 5°C to 22°C (41°F to 72°F)

pH: Prefers a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0. Filtration: Requires adequate filtration and a gentle water flow.

Decorations:

Provide plenty of live plants, driftwood, and rocks to create hiding places and reduce stress.

Tankmates & Compatibility

Peaceful Community Fish:

Well-suited for community tanks with other small, non-aggressive fish, such as:

• • Peaceful Rasboras
  • Small Tetras
  • Bottom-dwellers like Corydoras catfish Social Behaviour:

While social, they aren’t as strongly schooling as other species, but a larger group will show more consistent grouping behaviour.

Breeding

Easy to Breed:

Breeding is straightforward; they are egg-layers that scatter their eggs on plants.

Tips for Breeding:

Lowering the water temperature and feeding more live food can trigger spawning.

Egg Care:

Remove the adults after spawning to prevent them from eating the eggs, which will hatch in 36–48 hours.