GOLDEN BARB
- RM16.00
Originating from China, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, this fish is known worldwide as the Chinese barb, but the species is naturally green in color.
The gold-colored, captive-bred variant is highly popular in the aquarium trade, giving rise to the name gold barb, by which it is commonly sold. It is a flashy, peaceful fish for a community tank, but in the wild, this man-made shiny coloring would make it quick prey for predators.
COMMON NAMES: China barb, Chinese barb, Chinese half-striped barb, gold barb, green barb, half banded barb, half-stripes barb, Schubert's barb, six-banded banded barb
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Puntius semifasciolatus
ADULT SIZE: 4 inches (10 cm)
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years
| Family | Cyprinidae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Red River Basin China, Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Social | Peaceful schooling fish |
| Tank Level | Bottom, Mid-dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallon |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
| Care | Easy |
| pH | 6.0 to 8.0 |
| Hardness | Up to 10 dGH |
| Temperature | 64 to75 F (18 to 24 C) |
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