Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow – Hardy Schooling Fish
The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a selectively bred color morph of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow, known for its shimmering golden body, red fins, peaceful nature, and hardy care requirements. This active freshwater fish is a great choice for beginner aquariums, cooler water setups, and peaceful community tanks.
Gold White Clouds are best kept in groups, where they show more confidence, color, and natural schooling behavior. Their cooler-water tolerance makes them a popular option for unheated aquariums, planted tanks, and peaceful displays with compatible tankmates.
Key Features
- Beautiful golden body with red fins
- Peaceful, active freshwater schooling fish
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Great for cooler or unheated aquariums
- Excellent for planted tanks and community setups
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more
Care Guide
- Common Name: Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow
- Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful and active
- Adult Size: Approximately 1.5 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger recommended
- Tank Level: Mid to upper levels
- Water Temperature: 64–72°F
- pH Range: 6.0–8.0
- Diet: Omnivore
Why Choose Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows?
Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows are a great choice for aquarists who want a hardy, colorful schooling fish that does not require tropical temperatures. Their gold body and red fins bring warmth and activity to the aquarium while staying peaceful with many community species.
They are especially useful for cooler aquariums where many tropical fish may not be ideal. A proper group of Gold White Clouds creates constant movement and a bright, natural display.
Ideal Tank Setup
Gold White Clouds do best in a stable, fully cycled aquarium with clean water, open swimming space, and areas of cover. Live plants, driftwood, rocks, and darker backgrounds help them feel secure while enhancing their golden coloration.
They can thrive in cooler or unheated aquariums as long as the room temperature stays within a suitable range. Avoid keeping them long term in very warm tropical setups, as they prefer cooler water than many common aquarium fish.
Compatible Tankmates
- Regular White Cloud Mountain Minnows
- Danios
- Peaceful rasboras with compatible temperatures
- Corydoras catfish with compatible temperatures
- Peaceful livebearers with compatible temperatures
- Hillstream loaches with proper setup
- Snails
- Shrimp with proper cover
Tankmates to Avoid
- Large predatory fish
- Aggressive cichlids
- Very warm-water tropical fish if kept in a cooler setup
- Slow or delicate fish that may be stressed by active swimmers
- Fish that require very different water conditions
Diet & Feeding
Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows are omnivores and accept a variety of small aquarium foods. Feed quality flakes, micro pellets, small granules, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small live foods when available.
A varied diet helps support strong color, activity, and overall health. Feed small portions that the group can consume quickly.
Care Tips
- Keep in groups of 6 or more
- Use a stable, fully cycled aquarium
- Provide open swimming space with plants or cover
- Maintain cooler, stable water conditions
- Avoid long-term exposure to overly warm temperatures
- Feed a varied diet of flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Gold White Clouds different from regular White Clouds?
Gold White Clouds are a selectively bred color variety with a golden body and red fins. Their care needs are the same as regular White Cloud Mountain Minnows.
Do Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows need a heater?
Not usually. They thrive in cooler or unheated aquariums as long as the room temperature stays within their preferred range.
How many Gold White Clouds should I keep?
Keep them in groups of at least 6 or more for best schooling behavior, confidence, and color.
Are Gold White Clouds good for beginners?
Yes. They are hardy, peaceful, and one of the easiest schooling fish for new aquarists when kept in a stable aquarium.
Can Gold White Clouds live in planted tanks?
Yes. They do very well in planted aquariums with open swimming space and areas of cover.
What do Gold White Clouds eat?
They eat quality flakes, micro pellets, small granules, frozen foods, and small live foods. A varied diet is best for color and health.
Are these fish available for shipping?
No. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows are hardy peaceful schooling fish for cooler aquariums, planted tanks, and beginner-friendly freshwater setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop schooling fish, freshwater fish, nano fish, shrimp, snails, live aquarium plants, fish food, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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