Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)
The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a beautiful color variety of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow, prized for its shimmering golden body, bright red fins, and peaceful personality. Hardy, active, and easy to care for, this vibrant schooling fish is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Its brilliant coloration and constant activity make it a standout addition to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and cool-water community setups.
Native to the cool, clear mountain streams of southern China, White Cloud Mountain Minnows thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with gentle to moderate water flow, open swimming space, and plenty of live plants. Gold White Clouds are highly social fish that should be kept in schools of at least six individuals, though larger groups create a more impressive display and encourage natural schooling behavior.
These adaptable omnivores readily accept a wide variety of foods, including high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other small live or frozen foods. A varied diet helps maintain their vibrant golden coloration and supports overall health.
Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows are peaceful and compatible with a wide variety of community fish, including Corydoras, small rasboras, danios, hillstream loaches, and other non-aggressive species. They also do well in unheated aquariums, making them an excellent option for hobbyists seeking colorful fish for cooler water conditions.
Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
Common Name: Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: Up to 1.5 Inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Origin: China
If you're looking for a hardy, colorful, and active schooling fish, the Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is an outstanding choice. Its shimmering golden coloration, peaceful nature, and adaptability make it a perfect addition to freshwater community aquariums and planted nano tanks.
