What are they?

nosilver4u · 01-25-2005, 11:44 PM

Does anyone know what these are? A co-worker got them for me, as he was told they were white clouds, I have six of those, and I know they definitely aren't white clouds. The only pictures I've been able to find that are even close are of danios, but I'd like to know for sure what they are. I've had em for probably 4 or 5 months, and just finally got tired of not knowing.

Shorty · 01-26-2005, 01:23 AM

I found this picture of a White Cloud, it does look like your fish. Here is the link:

http://www.elmersaquarium.com/10whiteclouds.htm

Anyway, I can't find anything else.

Mudd · 01-26-2005, 06:34 AM

hmm funny i have 2 of those myself ... thought those look a little plumper than mine .. and i never could figure out what they were ..

soccermouth · 01-26-2005, 07:25 AM

They look like white clouds to me too. I had some last year for awhile but gave them to a friend because they didn't play nice with my betta (that just died

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nosilver4u · 01-26-2005, 01:59 PM

Well, I have them in with my betta, and they don't bother him at all. I have 6 white clouds in the other tank, and these are almost twice the size of my white clouds. They are also missing the distinctive red fins on top and bottom that all my white clouds have, as do all the pictures I've seen of them, including the link above.
The reason I thought they were danios is that their tail shape is similar, but maybe I'm way off with that.

Damon · 01-26-2005, 02:46 PM

White cloud (mountain minnows) are very peaceful fish, They are not agressive at all. Good hardy fish people use to cycle tanks with (for those that don't use the fishless method). Very inexpensive and fun to watch as they are a schooling fish.

soccermouth · 01-26-2005, 07:42 PM

Well that's the weird thing. I never saw them bother any other fish in the tank but they would nip my bettas fins. I never understood why since i was told they are very very peacefull.

Lexus · 01-26-2005, 08:06 PM

brilliant rasboras maybe? they look too skinny for white clouds

nosilver4u · 01-26-2005, 10:01 PM

thanks for the tip, they are definitely red-tailed rasboras. I did some looking around, and found some pictures that look exactly like my fish.
http://chrys.addr.com/aquarium/fish.htm

Lexus · 01-26-2005, 10:21 PM

well we sell em at walmart

the article calls them red tailed and also "brilliant" rasboras

Fish n chips · 01-30-2005, 02:59 AM

Maybe its A P encilfish

Damon · 01-30-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish 'r' fun @ Sun Jan 30, 2005 3:59 am

Maybe its A P encilfish

hogan · 01-30-2005, 12:55 PM

well i no its not a P encilfish, but i dont think its a white cloud there jusy is no red on his dorsal fin with even the most non-colorful red clouds you usually see that. Im going with rasboras

01-26-2005, 01:23 AM	#2
Shorty Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 6	Re: What are they? I found this picture of a White Cloud, it does look like your fish. Here is the link: http://www.elmersaquarium.com/10whiteclouds.htm Anyway, I can't find anything else.

01-26-2005, 07:25 AM	#4
soccermouth Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51	Re: What are they? They look like white clouds to me too. I had some last year for awhile but gave them to a friend because they didn't play nice with my betta (that just died )

01-26-2005, 01:59 PM	#5
nosilver4u Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 39	Re: What are they? Well, I have them in with my betta, and they don't bother him at all. I have 6 white clouds in the other tank, and these are almost twice the size of my white clouds. They are also missing the distinctive red fins on top and bottom that all my white clouds have, as do all the pictures I've seen of them, including the link above. The reason I thought they were danios is that their tail shape is similar, but maybe I'm way off with that. __________________ I gave hope to men. I keep none for myself.

01-26-2005, 02:46 PM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	Re: What are they? White cloud (mountain minnows) are very peaceful fish, They are not agressive at all. Good hardy fish people use to cycle tanks with (for those that don't use the fishless method). Very inexpensive and fun to watch as they are a schooling fish. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

01-26-2005, 07:42 PM	#7
soccermouth Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51	Re: What are they? Well that's the weird thing. I never saw them bother any other fish in the tank but they would nip my bettas fins. I never understood why since i was told they are very very peacefull.

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01-26-2005, 06:34 AM	#3
Mudd Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	hmm funny i have 2 of those myself ... thought those look a little plumper than mine .. and i never could figure out what they were ..

01-26-2005, 08:06 PM	#8
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,407	Re: What are they? brilliant rasboras maybe? they look too skinny for white clouds __________________ 55 Gallon 1 Fantail Goldfish 1 Albino Bristlenose 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 4 Angelfish 3 Zebra Danios 14? Assorted Corys 46 Gallon 8 Tiger Barbs 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Cichlids 29 Gallon 1 Snail 1 Betta 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Fry

01-26-2005, 10:01 PM	#9
nosilver4u Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 39	Re: What are they? thanks for the tip, they are definitely red-tailed rasboras. I did some looking around, and found some pictures that look exactly like my fish. http://chrys.addr.com/aquarium/fish.htm __________________ I gave hope to men. I keep none for myself.

01-26-2005, 10:21 PM	#10
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,407	Re: What are they? well we sell em at walmart the article calls them red tailed and also "brilliant" rasboras __________________ 55 Gallon 1 Fantail Goldfish 1 Albino Bristlenose 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 4 Angelfish 3 Zebra Danios 14? Assorted Corys 46 Gallon 8 Tiger Barbs 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Cichlids 29 Gallon 1 Snail 1 Betta 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Fry

01-30-2005, 02:59 AM	#11
Fish n chips Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 120	Re: What are they? Maybe its A P encilfish __________________ Tank 1-community Tank 2- fry Tank 3-goldfish Tank 4- plastic fish I WAS FISH R FUN NOW IM FISH N CHIPS!

01-30-2005, 12:55 PM	#13
hogan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 75	well i no its not a P encilfish, but i dont think its a white cloud there jusy is no red on his dorsal fin with even the most non-colorful red clouds you usually see that. Im going with rasboras

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