Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes var. "Gold") – ~3–4 cm

🌿 Description

The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a captivating freshwater fish known for its shimmering golden hue and peaceful nature. A color morph of the original White Cloud Mountain Minnow, it features a golden body with red-tipped fins, making it a popular choice among aquarists. These minnows are native to the cool, clear streams of Guangdong Province, China, and are often found in aquariums worldwide.

🐟 Care Instructions

Tank Setup:

• Size: Minimum 38 L (~10 gallons) for a small group; larger tanks provide more swimming space and allow for better group behavior. Aquatic Arts+1

• Substrate: Fine gravel or smooth sand.

• Decor: Live plants like dwarf rotala and water sprite, rocks, and driftwood to mimic their natural habitat.

Water Conditions:

• Temperature: 18–25 °C (65–77 °F); they can tolerate cooler temperatures and are ideal for unheated aquariums. The Spruce Pets+2Wikipedia+2

• pH: 6.5–8.5.

• Hardness: 5–19 dGH. Coburg Aquarium+3Wikipedia+3Aquarium Central+3

• Flow: Gentle to moderate; avoid strong currents as they are not strong swimmers. 

Diet:

• Omnivorous: Accepts high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.

• Feeding Frequency: Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily.

Behavior & Tankmates:

• Social: Best kept in groups of 6 or more; larger schools are ideal. 

• Temperament: Peaceful and active; compatible with other small, peaceful species.

• Tankmates: Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Breeding:

• Spawning: Egg scatterers; no parental care.

• Setup: Provide dense planting or spawning mops for egg deposition.

• Fry Care: Remove adults after spawning to prevent egg predation.