Gold barb care
Barbodes semifasciolatus
Gold barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 18–24 °C (64–75 °F) with a pH of 6–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size7 cm · 2.8 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature18–24 °C · 64–75 °F
pH6–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyPlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbSwordtailOtocinclus
Avoid with
German blue ramParadise fishClown loachDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfishPea puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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