Tanichthys albonubes in hill stream aquariums

[planty]

Hi,
In many videos on the web I usually see asides the expected hill stream fish also a shoal of Tanichthys albonubes.

Is there any reason why they inhabit this fish in particular? Might it be because of the low temp?

Thanks.

[Jim Powers]

White Clouds (Tanichthys) are a common fish in hillstream tanks because of the temperature and also the high current levels.
But, they are not the only fish that are good to use in hillstream tanks. Many of the danios, chelas, rasboras, etc,also do well because of the current and temperature preferences they share with hillstream loaches.

[Diana]

Good to choose tank mates that have similar needs, and WCM are a good choice and commonly available.

[planty]

Thanks,
Didn't know they like strong currents !

[Jim Powers]

They do need resting areas from the current, though.

[planty]

What do you think about-Marbled hatchetfish


Thanks

[Jim Powers]

I think they are an interesting species, but I wouldn't put them in a river tank.
If you want something different, try one of the chela, or Indian hatchet fish species. They like the current and have some similarities to South American Hatchet fish.
http://www.danios.info/fish/dadiburjori.aspx
http://www.danios.info/fish/cachius.aspx
I personally, think the dadiburjori is one of the best river tank fish I have ever kept. They really like the current and tend to stay near the surface of the tank.

[planty]

Thanks for the links, never seen them down here...

why wouldn't you recommend the hatchetfish?

[Jim Powers]

I don't think they come from such high flow conditions, but maybe I am wrong.