Chinese Half-Banded Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBarbodes semifasciolatus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asWild Green Barb, Semifasciolatus wild form, China Barb
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size3 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 64-75°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Stocky greenish-bronze barb with several short dark vertical bars on the rear flank; the wild form of the gold barb.
Difficulty and care for the Chinese Half-Banded Barb
Easy
Origin and habitat
Southern China and Vietnam
Keeper notes
Mostly peaceful but a mild fin-nipper if kept in small numbers; keep 6+. May eat dwarf shrimp.
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