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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Gold Barb
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Gold Barbin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rosy Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Hillstream Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Odessa Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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