Dwarf Gold Barb (Pethia gelius)

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Dwarf Gold Barb

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Pethia gelius

38 Litres (10 US G.)

4-5.1 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6 - 7

18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)

2-10 °d

2:3 M:F

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Live Foods

2-3 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Golden Barb, Glass barb, Fleckenbarbe, Dwarf Barb

Additional scientific names

Barbus gelius, Cyprinus gelius, Puntius gelius


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeds on small crustaceans and insects in the wild.

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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