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Golden Dwarf Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Golden Dwarf Barb

Pethia gelius

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)
Adult Size4 cm
Temperature20–25°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 8+
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Golden Dwarf Barb & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Pethia gelius · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Maingano Mbuna

Pethia gelius · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Maison Reef Peacock

Pethia gelius · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Malawi Eyebiter

Pethia gelius · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Malawi Gar

Pethia gelius · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Malawi Hawk

Pethia gelius · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Malaya Shrimp

Pethia gelius · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Pethia gelius · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Pethia gelius · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Marble Goby

Pethia gelius · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Marbled Bichir

Pethia gelius · Polypterus polli

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Marbled Hatchetfish

Pethia gelius · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Marbled Whiptail

Pethia gelius · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Marlier's Julie

Pethia gelius · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Pethia gelius · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Mayan Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Pethia gelius · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Mbu Puffer

Pethia gelius · Tetraodon mbu

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Melon Barb

Pethia gelius · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Pethia gelius · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Midas Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Amphilophus citrinellus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Midnight Catfish

Pethia gelius · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Pethia gelius · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Misool Rainbowfish

Pethia gelius · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful