{"product_id":"vietnamese-cardinal-white-cloud-danio","title":"Vietnamese Cardinal White Cloud Danio (Tanichthys micagemmae)(Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring vibrant color and energetic movement to your freshwater setup with the \u003cb\u003eVietnamese Cardinal White Cloud Danio\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eTanichthys micagemmae\u003c\/i\u003e). Often called the \u003cb\u003eVietnamese White Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eVietnamese Cardinal Mountain Minnow\u003c\/b\u003e, this brilliant micro-fish features iridescent blue-silver body striping framed by deep cardinal red fins. Smaller and more vibrant than the standard White Cloud Mountain Minnow, these active nano fish are a top choice for aquascapers, planted tank enthusiasts, and aquarists seeking peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the fast-flowing, clean, cool streams of central Vietnam (specifically the Bến Hải River basin), the Vietnamese Cardinal White Cloud Danio thrives in shallow, clear waters over sand and gravel substrates surrounded by dense aquatic vegetation and overhanging foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Level \u0026amp; Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy (Beginner-Friendly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 68°F – 75°F (20°C – 24°C) — \u003ci\u003eThrives in room temperature or unheated tanks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 – 10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1 inch (2.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of \u003cb\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended. Because these are active, tight-schooling micro-fish, they should be kept in \u003cb\u003egroups of 6 to 8 or more\u003c\/b\u003e. Keeping them in a proper school reduces stress, encourages natural behavior, and causes males to display their most intense, vibrant colors while flaring fins at one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Environment \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo replicate their natural Asian stream habitat, decorate your aquarium with fine substrate, driftwood, and smooth river stones. Vietnamese White Cloud Danios look best against a dark substrate in a \u003cb\u003edensely planted aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e with species like Java Fern, Anubias, Hornwort, and floating plants. A moderate water flow created by a gentle filter or powerhead helps mimic their native fast-moving streams while keeping water oxygen levels high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs micro-predators and omnivores, these minnows are exceptionally easy to feed. Offer a varied diet of \u003cb\u003ehigh-quality micro granules, crushed flake food, and small sinking pellets\u003c\/b\u003e. To enhance their natural red and neon coloration, supplement their regular diet with small live or frozen foods such as \u003cb\u003ebaby brine shrimp, daphnia, and cyclops\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Cardinal White Cloud Danio is an exceptionally peaceful nano fish, making it an ideal candidate for \u003cb\u003ecommunity tanks and shrimp tanks\u003c\/b\u003e. Outstanding tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Nano Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e Celestial Pearl Danios, Chili Rasboras, Neon Tetras, Ember Tetras, and Glowlight Danios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Dwellers:\u003c\/b\u003e Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, and Hillstream Loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/b\u003e Cherry Shrimp, Crystal Red Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and Nerite Snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAvoid large or aggressive fish (like Cichlids or larger Gouramis) that could mistake these small minnows for food.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Vietnamese White Cloud Danios is straightforward, making them a great project for beginners. They are egg scatterers that spawn readily in mature planted aquariums. Provide fine-leaved plants like \u003cb\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/b\u003e or spawning mops for eggs to adhere to. For higher fry yields, place a breeding pair or small group in a separate spawning tank with low light and gentle sponge filtration. Remove adult fish after spawning to prevent them from eating the eggs. Fry hatch in 48–72 hours and can be fed infusoria or liquid fry food until large enough for free-swimming on free-hatched baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322474012736,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/watermarked_img_4649724388442184057_d783d262-929b-4c6f-b5c6-43820d3a743e.jpg?v=1785538526","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/vietnamese-cardinal-white-cloud-danio","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}