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Gold Barb

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Gold Barb

Gold Barb

Scientific Name

Barbus schuberti
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Southeast China
Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Social: Peaceful schooling fish
Lifespan: 6 years
Tank Level: Bottom, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy
pH: 6.5
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 64-75 F (18-24 C)
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