Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Barbus gelius

 

  

Swims in the middle water levels of the aquarium

Barbus gelius
Family

 

 Cyprinidae
Common name

 

 Golden dwarf barb
Origin

 

 India
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

3.81

1.5

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, but keep with fish of similar size and peaceful disposition
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature

 

 20 to 26.5 ° C (68 to 80 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Moderately easy.

Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F).

With plenty of spawning material available, a pair can be induced to lay about 100 eggs.

Parents will quickly eat their eggs so they should be separated from them as soon as possible.

Eggs hatch in 24 hours.

Fry very quickly hide after hatching.
Additional information

 

 One of the smallest of the barbs, and less popular than others, possibly due to its less striking body colors.

However, the subtle golden hues and undemanding nature of this little fish can make it a useful choice for the smaller tank.

 

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