Golden Barb
£2.00
Barbodes semifasciolatus.
China, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Size Gold barbs are typically 2–2.75 inches (5–7 cm) long.
Females are larger than males when fully grown.
Gold barbs are a peaceful, hardy species that are native to Asia. They are omnivores that eat a variety of foods, including pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, and bloodworm. They prefer temperatures at the lower end of the tropical range, and the water should be well-filtered with a decent level of oxygenation.
Gold barbs have a bright golden yellow body with a metallic sheen. Their fins are usually transparent with hints of gold or orange. Males are usually more vibrant in color, especially during breeding season. Some gold barbs may have small black spots or markings near their tail.
Gold barbs are a peaceful, hardy species that are native to Asia. They are omnivores that eat a variety of foods, including pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, and bloodworm. They prefer temperatures at the lower end of the tropical range, and the water should be well-filtered with a decent level of oxygenation.