Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Tanichthys albonubes

Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) — Easy care, Peaceful, under Danio & Minnow. Minimum tank in the app: 11.9 US gal min; aim for 57–72°F and pH 6–8. Details below match the app.

Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) in a planted freshwater aquarium
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Min tank size11.9 US gal min
pH range6–8
Temperature57–72°F
Max size1.6 in (4.0 cm)
Captive lifespan3–6 years
SchoolingYes · 6+ recommended

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

Asia / Europe (varies)

  • East & Southeast Asia

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow Tank Setup

Plan for at least 11.9 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 57–72°F and pH 6–8 without daily drama. These fish use the Top/Mid zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore. Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnow Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Keep in groups of at least 6. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Gold White Cloud Mountain Minnows Good for Beginners?

Often a sensible first fish once the tank is cycled and you are willing to test water sometimes. Skip the impulse buy on the same day you set up the tank.

Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.

Log tests and reminders in App-aquatic—free, same data you see here.