Common Name: White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Description: A long time cool water tolerant favorite of the aquarium hobby.
Category: Cyprinids
Global Region: Asia
Distribution: China
CARES Classification: Extinct in the Wild
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Parents from Greg Gregory circa 2025. Kept in community tank with Guppies and Tetras.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Bred from parents August 2026. 8 adults from community tank pH about 7 transferred into bucket with mesh bag, spawning mop and Java moss, pH ~6.5. Bucket outside to get cool for 24 hours, then adults removed and contents transferred to 3 gal aquarium without substrate.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Gentle aeration, larvae visible on tank walls after ~48 hours, then free swimming after another few days. 40% water change every week with pH ~7 conditioned tap water.
Young fish available? Yes