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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 & Channel Catfish

Pethia gelius · Ictalurus punctatus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Pethia gelius · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Checker Barb

Pethia gelius · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Checkerboard Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chequered Rainbowfish

Pethia gelius · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Cherry Barb

Pethia gelius · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Cherry Shrimp

Pethia gelius · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Pethia gelius · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chili Rasbora

Pethia gelius · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Pethia gelius · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Pethia gelius · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chipokae Mbuna

Pethia gelius · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chocolate Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chocolate Gourami

Pethia gelius · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Pethia gelius · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Christmas Fulu

Pethia gelius · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Chuco Cichlid

Pethia gelius · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Pethia gelius · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Clown Killifish

Pethia gelius · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Clown Knifefish

Pethia gelius · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Golden Dwarf Barb & Clown Loach

Pethia gelius · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Golden Dwarf Barb & Clown Pleco (L104)

Pethia gelius · Panaqolus maccus

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

Golden Dwarf Barb & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Pethia gelius · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Golden Dwarf Barb: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive