Green Barb Care Guide
Barbodes semifasciolatus
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.2"
- Temperature
- 22–25°C (72–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts a wide range of foods, including flakes and live foods.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with other peaceful community fish, best kept in schools for natural behavior.
Good to Know
Green Barbs are known for their peaceful nature and vibrant green coloration, adding a lively dynamic to the tank.
Gender Differences
Males tend to have brighter colors during spawning.
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