Gold Barb

Gold Barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus

Also known as: Chinese Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Bright gold-yellow schooling barb. Hardy and peaceful — one of the best barbs for community tanks.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

64–75°F
18–24°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

3"
7.6 cm

Lifespan

5–7 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers slightly cooler water. Very hardy and easy to keep.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, and frozen foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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