Can guppies live with gold barbs?

Tiger barbs, Rosy barbs, Gold barbs, and Denison barbs are problematic fish that should not be kept with guppies because barbs will hurt guppies.

What fish can live with gold barbs?

Good tank mates for gold barbs include cherry barbs, smaller danios, and some tetra varieties (small to medium-sized ones). Whenever setting up a community aquarium, always check that the fish you’ve selected are compatible with each other and be on the lookout for signs of aggression.

Are gold barbs aggressive?

While these smaller barbs are not considered aggressive, they are nippy and sometimes destructive of plants and decorations. They’re best described as “semi-aggressive” and should be mixed with other similarly sized fish that are short-finned and fast.

Are Golden barbs community fish?

The hardy Golden Barb, or Chinese barb, is a species of cyprinid fish native to the Red River basin in southeast Asia. This gold fish is often used in community tanks by fish keeping hobbyists.

How many Gold Barbs are in a 20 gallon?

Gold barbs grow to about 3 inches from tip to tail, and because males are territorial, you should allow 3 gallons of tank space per fish, meaning a 20-gallon will hold 6 to 8 gold barbs.

How many Gold Barbs are in a 30 gallon tank?

We ship them in this water. Aquarium Size: It is probably best to house these fish in at least a 30-gallon tank, but more is better. Keep at most one Gold Barb per gallon, when they’re small. Larger Gold Barbs need about 2-gallons per Clown Barb.

How long do gold barbs live?

around four to six years
The gold barb is an active, mildly aggressive schooling species that spends most of its time in the mid-level and bottom of the water. Its typical lifespan in captivity is around four to six years. This gold fish is often used in community tanks by fish keeping hobbyists.

How long do barbs live for?

What’s the Lifespan of Tiger Barb Fish? Tiger barbs in the wild have a longer lifespan of 6 to 7 years, while in captivity they live 3-4 years. Kept in home aquariums, tiger barbs reach sizes of up to 3 inches, while in the wild they can grow up to 4 inches.

What are the best fish to keep with guppies?

If you want to house your guppies with other fish, here are 15 fish that are compatible with guppies:

Swordtails. Swordtail Fish – Wojciech J.
Platies. Platy Fish.
Mollies. Molly Fish.
Cory Catfish. Cory Catfish.
Honey Gouramis. Honey Gourami (source)
Harlequin Rasboras.
Cardinal Tetra.
Bristlenose Pleco.

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What kind of food does a gold barb eat?

The Gold Barb is a social fish best kept in groups of 6 or more. As with other barb species, the female Gold Barb is fuller bodied than the male. Classified as an omnivore, the Gold Barb benefits from a varied diet of flake, pellet, and small frozen foods, such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, and brine shrimp.

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How big does a gold barb fish need to be?

The Gold Barb is not as aggressive as other barbs and will fare well in community aquariums along with other peaceful, similarly sized, short-fin fish. The Gold Barb is a social fish best kept in groups of 6 or more.