Tank setup
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Golden Dwarf Barb. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Barbs
Uncommon
Golden Dwarf Barb
Pethia gelius
Pethia gelius
Temperature
20° - 25 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
45 L
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A small, gold-bodied barb dusted with dark blotches. Genuinely peaceful, unlike several of its larger relatives, and comfortable at cooler room temperatures.
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Everything you need to keep Golden Dwarf Barb healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Golden Dwarf Barb. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 20–25°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Golden Dwarf Barb is omnivore — micro foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Golden Dwarf Barb is generally peaceful shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Golden Dwarf Barb vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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