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Barb
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. |
| Related Spec: | ... |
| Special Info: | Gold barbs are a very hardy fish, suitable for beginners. |