Golden Barb

The Gold Barb, also known as the Golden Barb, is a vibrant and peaceful addition to any freshwater community aquarium. With its striking golden-yellow body and subtle greenish undertones, this hardy schooling fish adds a splash of colour and activity to planted tanks, nano tanks, and larger setups alike.

An ideal choice for beginner and experienced aquarists, the Gold Barb is easy to care for, peaceful in temperament, and thrives in groups.

🐟 Fish Details:

• Common Name: Gold Barb / Golden Barb

• Scientific Name: Barbodes semifasciolatus

• Adult Size: Up to 7.5 cm (3 inches)

• Temperature: 20–26°C

• pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0

• Minimum Group Size: 6+ (schooling species)

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

🌱 Care Requirements:

Gold Barbs are undemanding and thrive in well-filtered, established aquariums with swimming space and some planted or shaded areas. Keep in a group of 6 or more for best behaviour and colour display.

They are also coldwater-tolerant, making them suitable for unheated indoor tanks or cooler-room setups.

🍴 Diet:

Gold Barbs are easy to feed and enjoy a varied omnivorous diet:

• High-quality flakes or micro pellets

• Frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp

• Blanched vegetables such as spinach or courgette

A colourful, active feeder that brings life to the midwater area.

🤝 Ideal Tank Mates:

• Other peaceful community fish (danios, tetras, rasboras)

• Corydoras, peaceful loaches, and small gourami

• Avoid overly aggressive or predatory species

🛒 Why Buy Our Gold Barbs?

• Healthy, active fish raised in optimal conditions

• Perfect for both tropical and cool freshwater setups

• Great schooling behaviour and bright colour

• Fast UK dispatch with optional live arrival guarantee

• Aftercare and setup advice available

Bring home a group of Gold Barbs and enjoy a bright, lively shoal that’s as hardy as it is beautiful. Perfect for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike.