Gold Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Gold Barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size7.5 cm

Temperature16–24°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Gold Barb fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Gold Barb to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Gold Barb & African Butterfly Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & African Butterfly Fish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Barb & African Clawed Frog

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Gold Barb & African Dwarf Frog

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Gold Barb & African Jewel Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Gold Barb & African Lungfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Gold Barb & African Pipefish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Barb & Amano Shrimp

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Gold Barb: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Amazon Leaf Fish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Amazon Puffer

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates

Gold Barb: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Apple Snail

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Arfak Rainbowfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Arrowhead Puffer

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Gold Barb & Arulius Barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Dawkinsia arulius

Ideal Tank Mates

Gold Barb: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Asher Cory

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates

Gold Barb: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Asian Arowana

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Scleropages formosus

Gold Barb & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Gold Barb & Assassin Snail

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates

Gold Barb: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Gold Barb & Australian Pearl Arowana

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Gold Barb & Australian Smelt

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Gold Barb: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive