Description
Golden White Cloud Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes “Golden”) – A Brilliant Cool-Water Favorite
The Golden White Cloud Minnow is a beautiful color variant of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow, known for its bright golden body, red fins, and peaceful nature. This hardy, schooling fish thrives in cooler water temperatures, making it perfect for unheated tanks or outdoor setups in mild climates.
With its constant activity, subtle shimmer, and low-maintenance care, the Golden White Cloud is ideal for community aquariums and nano tanks alike. It’s especially striking in planted tanks or with dark substrates, where its coloration truly pops.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Tanichthys albonubes “Golden”
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Common Name: Golden White Cloud Minnow
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Coloration: Bright gold body with red fins and a white-tipped tail
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Temperament: Peaceful, sociable, and active
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Size: Up to 1.5 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10 gallons; prefers cooler water (60–72°F) with gentle flow and planted areas
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Diet: Omnivorous—flakes, micro pellets, and small frozen or live foods
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Compatibility: Excellent in peaceful, cool-water community tanks; best in schools of 6 or more
Tips:
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Avoid pairing with large or aggressive species.
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Great for outdoor mini-ponds in temperate climates.
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Dark backgrounds enhance their bright color.
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Regular water changes support vibrant coloration and activity.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Golden White Cloud Minnow is perfect for aquarists looking for a hardy, peaceful, and visually striking fish. Its golden shimmer, simple care, and cold-water adaptability make it a great choice for beginners and a beautiful addition to both indoor and outdoor aquariums.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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