Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)

Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Quick facts

Scientific nameTanichthys albonubes
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asGold White Cloud, Golden White Cloud Minnow
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size1.5 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 60-72°F, pH 6-8, GH 5-19 dGH

Appearance

Yellow-gold (xanthic) color form of the white cloud mountain minnow with the same red-tipped fins but a pale golden body lacking the dark stripe.

Difficulty and care for the Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Easy

Origin and habitat

Domesticated (China)

Keeper notes

Identical peaceful nano behavior to the standard white cloud; shrimp-safe and ideal for a community.

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