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Gold Barb (Barbus sachsi)

Synonyms: Golden Barb
Stats: Adult Size: 2" (5 cm)
Temp: 75-81 F
Tank: 24" ( cm) minimum
Requirements: Lots of cover. This species does school, and needs to have space to do so.
Diet: Not picky, food needs to be of a fairly fine grade as these guys have small mouths.
Breeding: Much like Cherry Barbs, hard to distinguish sexes though.
Sociability: Not as nippy as most barbs, probably fine with anything not big enough to eat them or harass them.
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Special Info: Gold barbs are a very hardy fish, suitable for beginners.

 

 

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