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Freshwater fishGold Barb (School of 6)
Gold Barb (School of 6)
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Barbs are always more active in a school as they interact for dominance, breeding, and just plain socializing.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Barbodes semifasciolatus |
| Origin | Southern China and Vietnam |
| Care Level | Easy, good for beginners |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active |
| Adult Size | Up to 3" |
| Lifespan | 5–7 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 64–75°F (often fine without a heater) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Sold as a school of 6 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a filter, a heater if your room runs cool, and open swimming space along the front, plus some plants around the edges.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They do well with other active fish of similar size, such as other barbs, danios, larger tetras, rainbowfish, corydoras and loaches. Avoid slow, long-finned fish like bettas and fancy guppies.
Good to know: Gold barbs handle cooler water than most barbs, so they can share a tank with other temperate fish like white clouds.
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