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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

Fish (15)

Plants (7)

Invertebrates (5)

  • Amano Shrimp× 5

Equipment

  • Internal filter

    Strong, for current

    ≈ $35

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $35

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $20

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.