Tanichthys albonubes 'Gold' (Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnow)

The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes "Gold") is a vibrantly colored variant of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow, one of the most popular and durable fish species ever kept in the aquarium hobby.

As its name states, this fish is native to the White Cloud Mountain area of China, where it shares its habitat with only a few other species such as the Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis). 

The Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow must be kept in schools of 6-8 or more, although much larger schools of 10+ are more ideal. Its natural habitat typically consists of shallow, clear water and lots of vegetation. While it can tolerate tropical water conditions as long as water quality is good, the Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow is naturally a subtropical species that will thrive in cooler water, which makes it an ideal tankmate for many ornamental shrimp, Stiphodon and other smaller gobies, and hillstream loaches, among many other species. 

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 57 - 72° F (14° - 22° C)
• pH: 6.0-8.5, acidic to neutral water is preferred
• KH: 2-15 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10-15 gallons

CARE INFORMATION:

• Diet: Micropredator. Will easily accept high-quality dry and frozen foods of appropriate size. Requires a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
• Origin: Tank-Bred, but indigenous to White Cloud Mountain,  in China
• Average Adult Size: 3 - 4 cm
• Average Purchase Size: 1.3 - 2.5 cm