Goldfinned Barb Group
(Puntius sachsii)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Goldfinned Barb Group
(Puntius sachsii)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Gold, Orange
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
74-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.0
Max. Size
3"
Family
Cyprinidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Gold, Orange
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
74-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.0
Max. Size
3"
Family
Cyprinidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The dazzling Goldfinned Barb has been a treasured member of community aquariums for decades. The Goldfinned Barb has a mostly gold-colored body with small, dark or black patches running down the lateral line. As the Goldfinned Barb matures, the fin coloration develops into a striking red/orange. In addition to its gorgeous coloration, the Goldfinned Barb boasts numerous desirable characteristics sure to please any beginning hobbyist.
The hardy Goldfinned Barb tolerates a wide range of water parameters, maintains a relatively small size, and gets along with most tankmates. The Goldfinned Barb is not as aggressive as other barbs and will fare well in community aquariums along with other peaceful, similarly sized, short-fin fish. The Gold Barb is a social fish best kept in groups of 6 or more. As with other barb species, the female Goldfinned Barb is fuller bodied than the male. Classified as an omnivore, the Goldfinned Barb benefits from a varied diet of flake, pellet, and small frozen foods, such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1 1/4"
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