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Gold Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus)
Cool-water barb — great for unheated rooms; compatible with white clouds and dojos.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 20
- adult size in
- 3
- temperature range f
- 64-75
- ph range
- 6.0-8.0
- gh range dgh
- 5-19
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 6
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 4-6
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06