The Gold Barb (Puntius semifasciolatus var. 'Gold') is a hardy and peaceful freshwater fish known for its bright golden-yellow body. An active schooling fish, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums.
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The Gold Barb (Puntius semifasciolatus var. 'Gold') is a hardy and peaceful freshwater fish known for its bright golden-yellow body. An active schooling fish, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums.
Slender, elongated body with bright golden-yellow coloration. Adults reach up to 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm). Fins are slightly translucent with subtle golden hues, males slightly brighter than females.
5–7 years with proper care
Omnivorous — feeds on high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Gold Barbs are colorful, peaceful, and active schooling fish that enhance community aquariums. Proper schooling, tank maintenance, and water parameters ensure their longevity and health.
Easy — hardy and adaptable species, suitable for beginners.
25 gallons (for a school of 6+)
6.5 to 7.5
5–15 dGH
72–78°F (22–26°C)
2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)
Compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as barbs, danios, tetras, and livebearers.
Avoid overly aggressive or much larger fish that may bully or outcompete them.
Puntius semifasciolatus 'Gold'
Cyprinidae
Southeast Asia
Schooling fish. Best kept in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and promote natural schooling behavior.
Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions. Provide a varied diet of flakes, pellets, and occasional live/frozen foods to maintain health and vibrant coloration.
Egg scatterer. Spawns over fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults should be separated after spawning to prevent predation of eggs.
Provide a separate breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.5–7.5, temperature 74–78°F / 23–26°C). Use fine-leaved plants or spawning mops for egg scattering. Eggs hatch in 24–36 hours; fry become free-swimming in 3–5 days. Feed fry infusoria, transitioning to baby brine shrimp and finely crushed flakes.
pH: 6.5–7.5, Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C), Hardness: 5–15 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm.
Prone to ich, fin rot, and stress if kept in poor water conditions or insufficient group sizes.
Peaceful, active, and social; schooling behavior reduces stress and promotes natural activity.
Active, schooling, and peaceful. Prefers mid-level swimming areas and thrives in planted aquariums with open spaces for group swimming.
Native to Southeast Asia, the Gold Barb is prized for its bright golden-yellow coloration and calm temperament. It thrives in community aquariums when kept in schools of 6 or more. The species is hardy, tolerates a wide range of water parameters, and is ideal for both beginner and intermediate aquarists. They prefer a planted aquarium with open swimming areas and moderate water flow.