Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Tanichthys albonubes5.0(1)

Easy carePeacefulKeep 6+

Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).

Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A golden minnow that is happy in cooler water without a heater.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish

EasyModerateExpert

Water temperature16 to 24°C

18°C32°C

Group sizeKeep 6 or more

Adult size4cm

LivesMiddle to top

DietOmnivore

SuitsCool waterBeginnersCommunity tanks

About this fish

Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a peaceful, hardy schooling fish known for its bright golden body, subtle red accents, and active swimming behaviour. This colourful variation of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow adds movement and warmth to community aquariums, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced fish keepers.

This species does best when kept in groups, where their natural schooling behaviour can be seen. They are generally peaceful and can be housed with other small, non-aggressive community fish. Golden White Clouds are highly adaptable and hardy and can be kept in both coldwater and tropical aquariums, they thrive best in stable, well-maintained aquariums with good filtration and plenty of swimming space.

Their smaller size and active nature make them ideal for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful community setups. A darker substrate and live plants can help bring out their golden colouration beautifully.

Care Requirements

Tank Size: 40L+
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore — quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live foods
Adult Size: Approx. 3–4cm
Temperature: 18–24°C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Care Level: Easy
Schooling: Best kept in groups of 5 or more

School of Scape Quality

At School of Scape, we select healthy Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnows with bright colour, active behaviour, and strong condition. This fish is a great choice for aquarists looking for a hardy, peaceful schooling species that adds colour and movement to the aquarium. Ensure a gradual acclimation to minimise stress to your new fish.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

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