Tanichthys albonubes. A small fish belonging to the Cyprinid family. These fish originate from China and are distant relatives of the carp. They are brown with a red tail and a silvery white line down the side and will grow to a length of about threes centimeters (1 1/2 inches).

White Clouds are popular fish for small aquaria because they are small, hardy, and do well in a variety of temperatures and conditions.