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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+
Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Gold Barb & Channel Catfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Gold Barb: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Gold Barb & Checker Barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates
Gold Barb: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Checkerboard Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chequered Rainbowfish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Cherry Barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Cherry Shrimp

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates
Gold Barb: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chili Rasbora

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Gold Barb & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Gold Barb: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chipokae Mbuna

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Gold Barb & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Barb & Chocolate Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Gold Barb: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chocolate Gourami

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Gold Barb: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Gold Barb & Christmas Fulu

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Barb & Chuco Cichlid

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Gold Barb & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Clown Killifish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Clown Knifefish

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Gold Barb & Clown Loach

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Not Recommended
Gold Barb: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Gold Barb & Clown Pleco (L104)

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Gold Barb & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Barbodes semifasciolatus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Gold Barb: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive