{"product_id":"golden-longfin-white-cloud-mountain-minnow-tanichthys-albonubes","title":"Golden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnow - Tanichthys albonubes","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnow – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful captive-bred form of the classic White Cloud Mountain Minnow, combining a warm golden body colour with elegant extended fins. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden White Cloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin White Cloud Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Cloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this peaceful shoaling species is ideal for cooler planted aquariums, temperate community tanks and unheated indoor setups. It is hardy, active and attractive, but it should not be kept long term in hot tropical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden White Cloud, Longfin White Cloud Minnow, Golden Longfin White Cloud, White Cloud Mountain Fish, Canton Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive-bred golden longfin ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minnow \/ Shoaling Cyprinid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanichthys albonubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to southern China and has also been recorded from parts of Vietnam. Wild White Cloud Mountain Minnows are associated with clean, shallow, slow-moving streams and vegetated waters where aquatic plants, stones and gentle current provide shelter and feeding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a captive-bred ornamental form, so its golden body colour and longer fins have been developed through selective breeding. Its care should still be based on the needs of the wild species: clean, well-oxygenated water, cooler temperatures, planted cover and open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Clouds have a slim, streamlined body with a pale gold to yellow-gold colour and a bright horizontal stripe that may show silver, cream or faint iridescent tones. The fins are longer than those of the standard form, giving the fish a more flowing appearance, often with red, white or clear edging depending on the individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Males are generally slimmer and more colourful, while females tend to be fuller-bodied, especially when mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to planted temperate aquariums, unheated indoor tanks and peaceful cooler-water community setups. It appreciates open swimming areas, gentle to moderate flow, plants, floating cover and a secure lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Clouds are not ideal for very warm tropical aquariums or rough communities with fin-nipping fish. Their extended fins make them more vulnerable to nipping than standard White Clouds, so tank mates should be peaceful and not overly boisterous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–60 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for bigger shoals and mixed temperate communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. A proper group improves confidence, reduces stress and encourages natural shoaling and display behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Longfin White Clouds prefer clean, stable, well-oxygenated water and do best at cooler temperatures rather than constant tropical warmth. Avoid high temperatures, poor oxygenation, unstable new aquariums and strong current that may buffet the long fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Longfin White Cloud Mountain Minnows are peaceful shoaling fish. Suitable tank mates include other White Clouds, Japanese Ricefish, small danios, Rosy Bitterlings, peaceful hillstream loaches and other calm temperate species that enjoy similar cooler conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive fish, fin-nippers, boisterous barbs, warm-water specialists and fish that require consistently high tropical temperatures. They should not be kept singly or in very small numbers, as this can make them nervous and less colourful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows are small omnivores that naturally feed on zooplankton, tiny aquatic invertebrates and detritus. In the aquarium, offer quality fine flakes, micro pellets and small granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brineshrimp, mosquito larvae and finely chopped bloodworm. Their mouths are small, so foods should be appropriately sized. A varied diet helps maintain colour, fin condition and breeding readiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active upper to midwater shoaling fish that spends much of its time swimming in open areas and weaving through plants. Males may display to females and rival males, showing stronger colour and fin extension when settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding is possible in mature planted aquariums. Eggs are scattered among plants, moss or spawning mops, and some fry may survive in densely planted tanks. Adults may eat eggs and fry, so separate rearing is recommended if you want to raise larger numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Golden Longfin White Clouds in a proper group and avoid warm tropical setups. They do best in clean, oxygen-rich water with regular maintenance and stable cooler conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a longfin strain, avoid fin-nipping tank mates and strong turbulent flow. Use a secure lid, as active minnows can jump when startled. Captive-bred stock is widely available and preferable to wild-caught fish, as wild populations have suffered from habitat pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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