{"title":"White Cloud Minnows","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe white cloud mountain minnow is one of the few genuinely cold water community fish, and it is often the right answer when someone wants a small, colourful, active fish without a heater. We stock the standard white cloud and the gold form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sit comfortably at room temperature and colour better in cooler water than in a warm tropical tank, where they tend to be short lived. That makes them a good match for an unheated indoor tank or a shaded outdoor tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are peaceful, they stay around four centimetres, and they school properly in groups of eight or more, with males displaying to each other across the group. Do not house them with goldfish large enough to eat them. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gold-white-cloud-tanichthys-albonubes","title":"Gold White Cloud | Tanichthys albonubes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold White Cloud is a golden form of the bombproof White Cloud Mountain Minnow, glowing warm against green plants. Hardy, peaceful and reaching only around 4 cm, it thrives in cooler water where many tropicals struggle, making it a brilliant, forgiving beginner shoaler — and one of the few fish happy in an unheated tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species originates from cool, clear, fast-flowing mountain streams in Guangdong province, southern China. These subtropical waters are well-oxygenated and run cooler than tropical rivers, which is why the fish tolerates and even prefers lower temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, slender minnow in warm metallic gold, often with a bright reddish tail and fin edging that stands out beautifully in a group. The gold strain is a colour form of the classic silver-green White Cloud, and males are slightly slimmer and more colourful than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and gregarious. Keep a group of at least six to eight, where they shoal actively and display their best colour. They ignore other fish and make gentle, undemanding members of a cool or subtropical community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore that readily takes flake and micro-pellets, along with frozen and live daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Small, varied feeds keep colour bright and the shoal in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemarkably hardy and undemanding, tolerating cool temperatures down towards room temperature and a wide range of water chemistry. It suits an unheated tank in temperate rooms, appreciates some gentle flow and oxygenation, and asks only for clean, stable water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy, continuous egg-scatterer. In a planted tank with cover, adults scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants or moss and largely ignore them, so some fry often survive alongside the parents. A separate, well-planted tank increases the yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold White Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuangdong province, southern China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–22 °C (tolerates cool, unheated tanks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool or subtropical peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther cool-tolerant fish such as zebra danios, other White Clouds, dojo\/weather loaches, hillstream loaches, cooler corydoras and freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm-water-only species that need high temperatures, large or aggressive fish, and fin-nippers that will harass a small, gentle shoaler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232883065123,"sku":"AA1844","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/gold-white-cloud-tanichthys-43091605487907.webp?v=1790303880"},{"product_id":"white-cloud-tanichthys-albonubes","title":"White Cloud | Tanichthys albonubes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a hardy little gem - silver-and-red, unfussy about temperature, and happy in cool, unheated water. Peaceful, active and one of the best beginner shoalers there is, it's an easy, colourful choice for a first community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from the White Cloud Mountain region of Guangdong Province, China, in cool mountain streams. Now considered extinct or critically endangered in the wild, but thriving and widely bred in the aquarium trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, slender minnow with a silvery body, a red-gold stripe along the flank, and red-tipped fins. Selectively bred forms include long-finned and golden variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and active, shoaling readily and looking its best in a group of six or more. A good mixer with other calm, similarly sized fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easygoing omnivore that will happily take flake, micro-pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like daphnia or brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of 40 litres suits a small group, with 60 litres or more recommended for a proper shoal of six or more. Unusually forgiving of temperature, it does best in cool, unheated water and doesn't need extra heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns readily among fine-leaved plants, particularly in cooler conditions. Adults will eat their own eggs, so plants or a spawning mop should be moved to a separate container if fry are wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuangdong Province, China (now rare\/extinct in the wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4-5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, active, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or more for a group of six or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore - flake, micro-pellets, occasional live\/frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-22°C (cool, unheated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-19 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColdwater and unheated community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther White Clouds, coldwater shrimp, and small peaceful fish that don't need heated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical fish requiring warm water, and boisterous or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232883097891,"sku":"AA1843","price":5.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/white-cloud-tanichthys-albon-43091605618979-lv.webp?v=1790307724"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/collections\/Gold_White_Cloud_Mountain_Minnow_d491a690-b4db-4c69-a0c8-a4a251e00a6a.jpg?v=1788252902","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/white-cloud-minnows.oembed","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}