Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) – Hardy Schooling Fish

✨ Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) – Hardy Schooling Fish

Description: The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a selectively bred color morph of the classic White Cloud Minnow, prized for its shimmering golden body and red fins. Peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly, these fish are perfect for both aquariums and unheated setups. Gold White Clouds thrive in schools, showing their best colors and activity when kept in groups of 6 or more.

Key Features

• Beautiful golden body with red fins
• Peaceful, active, and community-safe
• Hardy and beginner-friendly – easy to care for
• Can thrive in unheated or cooler aquariums
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior

Care Guide

• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum (larger for schools)
• Water Temperature: 64–72°F (18–22°C); tolerates cooler water
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, micro-pellets, live/frozen foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms)
• Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as danios, rasboras, guppies, tetras, corydoras, shrimp, and snails

❓ FAQ

Q: How are Gold White Clouds different from regular White Clouds?
A: Gold White Clouds are a selectively bred variety with a golden body and red fins, but they share the same care needs.

Q: Do Gold White Clouds need a heater?
A: No, they thrive in cooler or unheated aquariums.

Q: How many Gold White Clouds should I keep?
A: At least 6 or more – they are schooling fish and display better colors in groups.

Q: Are Gold White Clouds good for beginners?
A: Yes! They are one of the hardiest, easiest fish for new aquarists.