Gold Barb Barbodes semifasciolatus (var. schuberti)
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Barbodes semifasciolatus (var. schuberti)
Origin region
East Asia (China, Vietnam)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–26.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
East Asia (China, Vietnam)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; easy in separate breeding tank with plants.
Notes
Golden domesticated form; good for planted community tanks.