What is the hardiest tetra? And how many White Cloud Mountain Minnows could I keep...?

What is the hardiest tetra?



Are White Cloud Mountain Minnows hardy?



How many White Cloud Mountain Minnows could I keep in a 20 gallon tall aquarium?



Do White Cloud Mountain Minnows need a heater?What is the hardiest tetra? And how many White Cloud Mountain Minnows could I keep...?
White Cloud minnows are very hearty fish and one of the few small colorful species that do very well in cold water. They are native to high mountain streams in China, so they actually prefer the colder temperatures. They only get to be about 1.5 inches in length at maturity, so using the 1 inch per gallon rule, you can probably safely get away with 14 or so.



As far as the heartiest tetra, most of them are a bit delicate and require specific water acidity and temperature, but the glowlight tetra is fairly adaptable and commonly available. Others you might try include some of the deeper-bodied characins like black phantoms, bleeding hearts, lemons, red serpaes, etc.What is the hardiest tetra? And how many White Cloud Mountain Minnows could I keep...?
White Clouds are one of the more hardy aquarium fish. They still need normal care, filters, water changes etc, but they will thrive with no special care.



In a 20gal tank I suggest you get about 8 or 10, and lots of Java moss. They will breed and multiply to fill the tank.



They dont need a heater and prefer water around room temperature 18-22C. They can survive much lower temps, down to 5C and are OK up to about 25C.



They are a great fish for beginners and smaller tanks.



IanWhat is the hardiest tetra? And how many White Cloud Mountain Minnows could I keep...?
1. not sure but wild caught tetras are hardier than tank bred ones.

2. yes very hardy

3. 10-15

4. if the temp stays above 15c you will be fine without one but they can go up to 26c



also wcmm dont usually eat there eggs or fry