{"product_id":"golden-white-cloud-mountain-minnow-tanichthys-albonubes","title":"Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAdd a touch of radiant elegance to your aquarium with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eGolden White Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/b\u003e. This stunning color morph of the traditional White Cloud is prized for its luminous, cream-to-gold body and vibrant red fins. Often referred to as the \"Poor Man's Neon Tetra\"—not because of its looks, but because of its incredible hardiness—this fish is a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists looking for a lively, cold-water-tolerant schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Stats \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/i\u003e (Golden Morph)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e The original species hails from the pristine, cool streams of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain in Guangdong, China\u003c\/b\u003e. The \"Golden\" variety is a selectively bred strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5–2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGolden White Clouds are exceptionally resilient. Unlike most tropical fish, they thrive in cooler water, making them ideal for unheated indoor aquariums or temperate setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended for a school. They are active swimmers that utilize the top and middle layers of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e They are unique in preferring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003e60°F to 72°F (15°C–22°C)\u003c\/b\u003e. While they can tolerate tropical temperatures, they often live longer and show better color in cooler water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Decor:\u003c\/b\u003e They look spectacular against a dark substrate with plenty of live plants. They do not require high-tech setups and appreciate the shelter of floating plants or dense stems like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003eBacopa\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eAnacharis\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0–8.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–19 dGH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThese minnows are unfussy omnivores with a high metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaily Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality flake food or micro-pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTreats:\u003c\/b\u003e They love frozen or live foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and tubifex worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Feeding foods rich in carotenoids will help keep their red fins looking intense and their golden bodies glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eGolden White Clouds are peaceful and social, making them perfect community residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Partners:\u003c\/b\u003e Other temperate fish like Rosy Barbs, Zebra Danios, or Weather Loaches. They are also excellent companions for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eNeocaridina shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e (like Cherry Shrimp), as they are less likely to hunt adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e They \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003emust be kept in a group of 6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e. In larger schools, males will display \"sparring\" behavior—spreading their fins in a beautiful dance to impress females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, predatory fish or high-temperature-dependent species like Discus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eOne of the easiest egg-layers to breed in the hobby!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpawning:\u003c\/b\u003e They are continuous spawners, often scattering eggs among fine-leafed plants like Java Moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFry Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many other species, White Clouds generally do not eat their own eggs or fry, making them a great choice for \"colony breeding\" in a dedicated planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRaising Fry:\u003c\/b\u003e The tiny fry will initially feed on infusoria or specialized powdered fry food before moving up to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarist Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they are so hardy and enjoy cooler water, Golden White Clouds are a popular choice for \"Patio Ponds\" or outdoor water features during the summer months!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⁃\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40969228943424,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-8.png?v=1776265772","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/golden-white-cloud-mountain-minnow-tanichthys-albonubes","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}