Species Profile
Gold Barb
Barbodes semifasciolatus
Barbspeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
64–75°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets
Notes
Peaceful golden cyprinid that, unlike most barbs, tolerates cooler water and doesn't nip fins. One of the few barbs that genuinely works as a fancy goldfish tankmate. Hardy and underrated.
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