{"product_id":"gold-barb","title":"Gold Barb","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGold Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBarbodes semifasciolatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark data-processed=\"true\" class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea popular, hardy, and active freshwater fish known for its bright, shimmering gold coloration\u003c\/mark\u003e. It is a selectively bred color variant of the wild green Chinese barb and a favorite in community aquariums due to its peaceful nature and ease of care.\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"oMJJBe_d,oMJJBe_e,oMJJBe_f\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwixyPOC_KeRAxX-DTQIHdh5MhkQye0OegQIARAC\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=oMJJBe_d_C5gNJc;class=oMJJBe_d_UpSNec;\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"c8c8338f-081f-4894-9592-43118a7aee6b\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"oMJJBe_l,oMJJBe_m,oMJJBe_n\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwixyPOC_KeRAxX-DTQIHdh5MhkQye0OegQIAhAA\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=oMJJBe_l_C5gNJc;class=oMJJBe_l_UpSNec;\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"788a315f-2a31-4503-af7c-4513e4e3c03b\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey have an arched back and a vibrant gold body, often with a few subtle dark, vertical bars or patches along their sides. The males may develop red or orange hues on their fins and belly, especially during breeding periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold barbs typically grow to an adult size of about 2.5 to 3 inches (6.3 to 7.6 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are peaceful, schooling fish that are best kept in groups of six or more to prevent fin-nipping behavior and encourage natural schooling. They are active swimmers and spend most of their time in the mid-to-bottom levels of the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginating from rivers and streams in Southeast Asia, they are quite adaptable and hardy, making them suitable for beginner aquarists. They are omnivores and will readily eat a varied diet of flake food, as well as live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith proper care, gold barbs can live for 5 to 7 years in captivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"oMJJBe_14,oMJJBe_15,oMJJBe_16\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799416291569,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/Gold-Barb.webp?v=1780781185","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/gold-barb","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}