The gold barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 3 inches and spends its time in mid-water. Keep at least 6 together, in a tank of 30 gallons or more, at 64–75°F and pH 6–8.
30 galsmallest tank
3″adult size
64–75°Ftemperature
6–8pH
6+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Betta: Gold barb and Betta need different temperatures (64–75°F vs 76–82°F).
- ✕Dwarf gourami: Gold barb and Dwarf gourami need different temperatures (64–75°F vs 77–82°F).
- ✕Pearl gourami: Gold barb and Pearl gourami need different temperatures (64–75°F vs 77–82°F).
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Gold barb and Angelfish need different temperatures (64–75°F vs 76–84°F).
- ✕German blue ram: Gold barb and German blue ram need different temperatures (64–75°F vs 78–85°F).
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.