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Gold Barb
Barbodes semifasciolatus
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Cypriniformes›Cyprinidae
📍 Southern China, Vietnam & Taiwan
Hardy, gold-bodied barb with a greenish sheen and partial black banding. Cold-tolerant and adaptable. One of the most beginner-friendly barbs — peaceful and active in schools.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–8.0
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 3 inches
- minTankSize
- 20 gallons
- temperature
- 61–75°F (16–24°C)
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Temperature
61–75°F
16–24°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
61°F — 79°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Jul high)