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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Gold 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:
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Special Info:
 Gold barbs are a very hardy fish, suitable for beginners.

 

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