Golden dwarf barb at Wirral Aquatics
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Golden dwarf barb at Wirral Aquatics

Golden dwarf Barb

Wirral Aquatics
Quantity: single
Price:
£6.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

The Golden dwarf barb is a freshwater nano fish native to the slow-moving rivers of India and Pakistan. Unlike many other barbs, golden dwarf barbs are peaceful and non-aggressive and are distinctive for their glimmering gold bodies and dark markings.

Special requirements: Must be kept in groups of at least six to reduce shyness and promote natural schooling behaviour. Golden dwarf barbs thrive best in heavily planted aquariums with dark substrate and subtle lighting that mimics their natural environment.

Diet: At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Golden dwarf barbs EBO Pro soft artemia powder. We also feed live foods including daphnia and baby brine shrimp.

Tank size: 55 litres +

Tank mates: Great tank mates include rasboras, neon tetras, dwarf shrimp and corys. Avoid larger, fast moving fish who may outcompete them for food.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
18.0–24.0 °C
pH
6.0–7.0
Hardness
18–179 ppm
Adult size
40 mm
Min. tank
55 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Golden dwarf Barb tankmate overlap
Chilli rasbora
Chilli rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
20–28 °CpH 4–718–179 ppm
Ember tetra
Ember tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
20–28 °CpH 5–718–179 ppm
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
21–25 °CpH 4–7.518–215 ppm
Galaxy rasbora
Galaxy rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
20–26 °CpH 6.5–7.590–268 ppm
Green Neon rasbora
Green Neon rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
20–27 °CpH 6–718–179 ppm
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 18.0 28
pH 4 7.5
GH ppm 18 268
20–28 °CpH 4–6.518–90 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

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