Golden barb

Common name Golden barb, Schubert's barb, Green/Half-striped barb Picture of Golden barb
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans

Scientific name Puntius semifasciolatus

Synonyms Barbus/Capoeta semifasciolatus (not valid)

Size Up to 4" (10cm), but usually smaller.

Origin Asia, but the golden variety is not found in the wild.

Tank setup Planted tank with some swimming space for this active shoaler.

Compatibility Community tank, an active species but not aggressive.

Temperature 18-24^oC (64-75^oF)

Water chemistry Not too critical, but soft and slightly acidic preferred.

Feeding Omnivorous, most foods accepted

Sexing Females are thicker bodied.

Breeding An egg scatterer, which is likely to eat many of its own eggs.
Spawning usually occurs in the morning. Eggs hatch in 1-2 days.

Comments This is a hardy and active fish, ideal for the general community aquarium.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Golden barb, Schubert's barb, Green/Half-striped barb	Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics © Sean Evans
Scientific name	Puntius semifasciolatus
Synonyms	Barbus/Capoeta semifasciolatus (not valid)
Size	Up to 4" (10cm), but usually smaller.
Origin	Asia, but the golden variety is not found in the wild.
Tank setup	Planted tank with some swimming space for this active shoaler.
Compatibility	Community tank, an active species but not aggressive.
Temperature	18-24^oC (64-75^oF)
Water chemistry	Not too critical, but soft and slightly acidic preferred.
Feeding	Omnivorous, most foods accepted
Sexing	Females are thicker bodied.
Breeding	An egg scatterer, which is likely to eat many of its own eggs. Spawning usually occurs in the morning. Eggs hatch in 1-2 days.
Comments	This is a hardy and active fish, ideal for the general community aquarium.