{"product_id":"gold-barb-puntius-semifasciolatus-tank-bred","title":"Gold Barb (Puntius semifasciolatus) – Tank Bred","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"438\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"844\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eGold Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful, hardy schooling fish with gleaming metallic golden coloration and a subtly patterned body. Tank-bred specimens like these are ideal for beginner and experienced aquarists alike, offering easy care and vibrant color that pops in any community setup. With their active nature and peaceful demeanor, Gold Barbs are a fantastic addition to planted tanks and social aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"977\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"977\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eBrilliant Metallic Coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glowing gold body with green or reddish undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1071\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1071\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"999\"\u003ePeaceful Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Friendly with other peaceful species, perfect for community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1156\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1156\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eActive Swimmers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schooling fish that stay active and bring energy to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1234\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1234\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eHardy and Adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Great for new aquarists or low-maintenance setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1580\" class=\"\"\u003eThe wild form of \u003cem data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003ePuntius semifasciolatus\u003c\/em\u003e originates from freshwater rivers and streams in Southeast Asia. While the wild type is greenish-silver, this beautiful golden morph has been selectively bred in captivity. These tank-bred specimens prefer tanks with moderate current, open swimming space, and vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eAquascaping Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1734\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1734\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003ePlants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vallisneria, Java Fern, Water Wisteria, and Anubias are excellent choices for cover and grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1839\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1839\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eHardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth stones, driftwood, and caves offer shelter and mimic their natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1938\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1938\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eBotanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indian Almond Leaves or Alder Cones are optional but can enrich the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\"\u003eGold Barbs are omnivorous and not picky eaters. Offer high-quality flakes or pellets daily, supplemented with frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They also enjoy fresh vegetables like blanched spinach or zucchini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eTank Mates and Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2491\" class=\"\"\u003eGold Barbs do well in peaceful community tanks. Keep in groups of 5 or more to prevent nipping and encourage natural schooling behavior. Suitable tank mates include other barbs, danios, rasboras, corydoras, rainbowfish, and most livebearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eShrimp Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2652\" class=\"\"\u003eGenerally safe with adult shrimp, though they may eat small shrimp fry. Dense planting and mosses can help protect smaller inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eBreeding Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2868\" class=\"\"\u003eEgg-scatterers that will readily spawn in the right conditions. Provide fine-leaved plants or spawning mops, and remove adults after spawning to prevent them from eating the eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2873\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2958\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2958\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68° – 77° F (20° – 25° C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2980\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2980\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3003\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3003\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eKH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 – 10 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3039\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3039\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3044\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eCare Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3148\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3148\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivorous. Balanced diet with high-quality dry and frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3211\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3211\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schooling; best in groups of 5 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3237\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3237\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tank Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3295\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3295\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003eAverage Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.5 – 3 inches (6.3 – 7.6 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3354\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3354\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eAverage Purchase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3359\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003cp data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3470\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eBright, active, and beginner-friendly—the Gold Barb is a golden gem for any peaceful freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3475\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3510\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3607\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts fish are backed by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee and expert customer support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":49069751271577,"sku":"ngt1790044312142","price":8.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":49069751304345,"sku":"pzp1790044312143","price":16.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 FIsh","offer_id":49069751337113,"sku":"gam1790044312144","price":23.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Fish","offer_id":49069751369881,"sku":"yjt1790044312145","price":29.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/gold-barb-puntius-semifasciolatus-tank-bred_1.jpg?v=1790044315","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/gold-barb-puntius-semifasciolatus-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}