Care guide at a glance
Barbodes semifasciolatus
Description
A koi-patterned form of the golden barb, blotched in orange, white and black over a gold body. Hardy, peaceful and content in cooler water than most tropicals.
Feeding
Flake, pellets and frozen foods with some vegetable content. Completely unfussy.
Compatibility
Peaceful for a barb. Keep in groups of six or more. Good with other subtropical species and most robust community fish.
Behaviour and personality
Active mid-water shoaler, always visible and quick to feed.
Before you buy
Tolerates unheated tanks in a normally heated room, which makes it a good choice for a subtropical setup. Adaptable to almost any water chemistry.
Livestock Delivery
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