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Cool-water white cloud minnows (50 L)

No heater needed: a colourful school for a cool flat.

Cool-water white cloud minnows (50 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (50 L)

A unique build: fish live at room temperature 18–22 °C, no heater needed. Saves electricity and simplifies setup.

White cloud mountain minnows look stunning as a school of 10 against dense vallisneria.

Dimensions
60×30×30 cm
Temperature
16–22°C
pH
6.5–7.8
gH
5–15 °dGH
Setup time
3 wks
Budget
≈ $150
Total fish
15
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Fish (15)

Plants (7)

Invertebrates (5)

  • Amano Shrimp× 5

Setup Checklist

Essential gear and water prep needed before adding fish

0 of 7 ready
  • Internal filterEssential

    Strong, for current

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    ≈ $35
  • ThermometerCare
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    ≈ $5
  • Basic 6500K LED lightBase
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    ≈ $35
  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)Base
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    ≈ $20
  • Water conditioner (dechlorinator)Essential

    Seachem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe — instantly detoxifies chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals

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    ≈ $12
  • Liquid drop test kit (pH, NH₃/NH₄, NO₂, NO₃)Recommended

    API Freshwater Master Test Kit or liquid drop tests to monitor nitrogen cycle

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    ≈ $25
  • Fish net & gravel vacuum siphonCare

    Soft fish net matched to fish size + gravel vacuum siphon for weekly 20–30% water changes

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    ≈ $15

Decor

  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 4
  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 1

Tips & gotchas

  • NO heater. If your home drops below 15 °C in winter — add a small 25 W heater.
  • Hillstream loaches need current — filter must be strong, flow along the length.
  • Sweet spot: needs neither heating nor cooling.
  • 25 % water change weekly.