🐟 Golden Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus var. “Gold”)
Freshwater Barb • Peaceful Community • Schooling Fish • Bright Color Display
 
📋 The Golden Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus var. “Gold”) is a selectively bred color form of the wild Chinese Barb, celebrated for its brilliant metallic gold body and green iridescent sheen. Peaceful and hardy, it makes an excellent addition to planted or community aquariums.
These fish are social and active, best kept in groups of six or more where they exhibit vibrant colors and playful schooling behavior. The golden hue intensifies under full-spectrum lighting, especially against darker substrates and lush aquatic plants.
Golden Barbs are undemanding, adaptable to a wide range of water conditions, and ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Vivid Metallic Gold Body: Striking coloration in natural or LED light
⚪ Peaceful & Hardy: Excellent for community aquariums
📏 Compact Size: Suited to mid-sized planted tanks
✅ Captive-Bred Morph: Reliable, disease-resistant strain
🐟Active Schooling Behavior: Best kept in groups of 6+