Dwarf Gold Barb (Pethia gelius)
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Dwarf Gold Barb
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Pethia gelius
38 Litres (10 US G.)
4-5.1 cm (1.6-2")
Freshwater
6 - 7
18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)
2-10 °d
2:3 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Golden Barb, Glass barb, Fleckenbarbe, Dwarf Barb
Additional scientific names
- Barbus gelius, Cyprinus gelius, Puntius gelius
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
- Feeds on small crustaceans and insects in the wild.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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