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Golden Barb
Puntius semifasciolatus

Also Known As:	Chinese barb, Schubert's barb, Green barb, Half-Striped barb; Barbus semifasciolatus, Barbus schuberti General Information:
The golden barb lives for about 5-7 years. They are a great fish for the community aquarium. They are a schooling fish, and should ideally be kept in groups no less than 6. They are a metallic yellow or green, with a reddish-brown back and a brassy color underneath. Their belly's are whitish, but turn orange in males during spawning season. There are, however, many color variations. They also have a pair or barbels on the upper jaw. They originally came from Asia, though there is a golden variety which is not found in the wild.
Care Information:
The golden barb likes to have a pretty densely planted tank, about half to two-thirds planted, with the rest as open swimming space. They are pretty hardy fish, and can survive in a wide range of water conditions, though they prefer soft, slightly acidic water. Good lighting and oxygenation are also beneficial. Since they are omnivorous, they will take just about any form of food they are provided with, but they may also nibble on live plants. Keeping them in a school of 8 is ideal, but definitely no less than 6. They are a great peaceful community fish.
Breeding Information:
Breeding the golden barb is not too difficult. They generally will breed at will. Females are more dully colored than the males, as well as bulkier. As said above, the male's belly area will turn from white to orange during mating season. The temperature of the tank should be a little higher than normal, about 79ºF, and a pH of 6.5 to stimulate mating. The mating ritual can get a little violent. Eggs are yellowish in color, and will hatch in about 2-3 days. Fine leafed plants are a good addition, as they like to lay their eggs there. There is a possibility that the parents might eat the eggs, so removing them is a good idea.
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Some information courtesy of: www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/goldbarb.htm