About Golden White Cloud

The Golden White Cloud is a color variant of the White Cloud Mountain Minnow featuring a beautiful golden-yellow body instead of the standard silver. They have the same hardy nature and care requirements as the standard White Cloud, including tolerance for cooler temperatures and the ability to live without a heater. The golden coloration provides a warm, sunny appearance that contrasts beautifully with planted tanks and dark substrates. They are peaceful, active schooling fish perfect for unheated aquariums and beginners.

Care Guide

Care Requirements

Tank Setup

Golden White Clouds have same requirements as standard White Clouds.

Essential Setup:

  • 10+ gallons minimum
  • Plants for security
  • Open swimming space
  • No heater needed
  • Gentle filtration

Water Quality

  • Temperature: 64-72°F (18-22°C)
  • pH: 6.5-8.0
  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderate (3-15 dGH)
  • Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
  • Nitrate: <20 ppm

Feeding

Same as standard White Clouds:

  • Micro flakes or crushed flakes
  • Frozen cyclops
  • Small live foods

Behavior & Compatibility

Identical to standard White Clouds:

  • Schooling: Keep 6+ minimum
  • Peaceful: Perfect community fish
  • Active: Constant swimmers
  • Hardy: Very forgiving

Good Tank Mates:

  • Standard White Clouds
  • Goldfish
  • Dojo Loach
  • Coldwater species

Color Difference

  • Golden body: Instead of silver
  • Red fins: Same as standard
  • White stripe: Still present
  • Warm appearance: Golden glow

Breeding

Same as standard:

  • Easy to breed
  • Scatter eggs in plants
  • No parental care

Tips for Success

  • Same care as standard White Cloud
  • Beautiful golden color
  • No heater required
  • Excellent beginner fish
  • Keep in schools
  • Can live with goldfish

Compatible Tank Mates

🐠 Other Coldwater Fish
🐠 Goldfish 🐠 Dojo Loach