Help Need To Identify First Fish!

[sarahs114]

Hi guys just starting my new adventure. I bought 3 of these but have forgot their name. can any of you help me ID them.

Are they some kind of danio?

Sorry about the poor photos my phone camera aint the best and they are so fast!

Thanks guys!

 

[fishboy2]

were are v pics? ive clicked on the link and i cant find em

 

[emma12321]

white cloud mountain minnows

welcome to the forum
Emma

 

[sarahs114]

were are v pics? ive clicked on the link and i cant find em

sorry reedited the links

 

[fishboy2]

there minnows

 

[sarahs114]

thanks guys thats great.

Quick related question - when i put them in the tank at first their fins and gills were all silver/clear/see-through. left them for 10 mins or so and they had all turned orange... what does this mean?

 

[fishboy2]

it could mean there not stressed, fish lose colour when they are but when not stressed there as bright as a rainbow!

 

[sarahs114]

it could mean there not stressed, fish lose colour when they are but when not stressed there as bright as a rainbow!

Cool glad they feel happy in there new home then!

Thanks for your time!

 

[Piltdownpaul]

Wow those colours are well vibrant-would mind seeing some more pics they look great

 

[sarahs114]

Yeah i couldn't believe the colour when i checked back - i will get some batteries for my digital camera and post some better pics soon.

 

[BigC]

Yes they are WCMM.... White Cloud Mountian Minnows (Tanichthys albonubes)
Regards
BigC

 

[vinylman]

Just something to keep in mind for any fish you want to add later on; White Clouds prefer slightly cooler water than some Trops. Just check before you add any other fish that they don't need the water much warmer. Most fish can tolerate reasonable temperature variations, but avoid fish that prefer the extremes.

 

[DevUK]

Also, they would be happier in a slightly larger group 5 or 6 or more would be ideal. Lovely little fish. I keep some with my fancy goldfish