Tanichthys micagemmae, wild

Tanichthys micagemmae is a small, colourful schooling fish appreciated for its shimmering body colours and red fins. Its peaceful nature and modest size make it an excellent choice for planted community aquariums.

This species thrives in groups and displays its best colours in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of plants and open swimming areas.

Scientific name: Tanichthys micagemmae
Common name: Vietnamese Cardinal Minnow
Origin: Vietnam
Size: approximately 2.5-3 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 40 l
Temperature: 18-26 °C
pH: 6.0-7.5
Diet: small flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
Behaviour: peaceful schooling fish
Difficulty: easy