Golden Dwarf Barb
Pethia gelius
Tiny peaceful barb that prefers cool water. Golden body with faint spotting. Good alternative to White Cloud Minnow for cool planted tanks. Rarely nippy.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
schoolingType
1.4"Adult size
15 galMinimum tank
8+Group size
peacefulTemperament
64-72°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
5-15GH
omnivoreDiet
middleSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Golden Dwarf Barb
Design a complete aquascape around Golden Dwarf Barb — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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