Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, pellets, frozen brine shrimp, blanched spinach
Aquarium species profile
Gold Barb
Barbodes semifasciolatus · East Asia (China, Vietnam — Red River basin)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature64–75°F
pH range6.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other barbs, danios, loaches, fast-moving community fish
Tank mates to avoid
Long-finned slow fish, very small nano fish
Care notes
Captive-bred gold color morph of the Chinese barb. Hardy, active, and colorful. Tolerates cooler water well — ideal for subtropical setups. Known mild fin-nipper; keep in groups of 6+ to reduce nipping. One of the easiest barbs to keep.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.