{"product_id":"koi-golden-barb-barbodes-semifasciolatus","title":"Koi Golden Barb - Barbodes semifasciolatus","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barb – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbodes semifasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a bright, active and hardy captive-bred barb variety with warm golden colour and attractive koi-style markings. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchuberti Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this lively shoaling fish is well suited to planted community aquariums with plenty of swimming space. It is peaceful when kept in a proper group, easy to feed and a strong choice for aquarists wanting colour and movement without choosing a large or aggressive species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Koi Golden Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Barb, Golden Barb, Chinese Barb, Schuberti Barb, Koi Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbodes semifasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuntius semifasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbus semifasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Schuberti Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive-bred Koi Golden ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barb \/ Shoaling Cyprinid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbodes semifasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to East and Southeast Asia, where wild-type fish occur in freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, ditches and slower vegetated margins. Natural habitats may include areas with plants, submerged roots, leaf litter, open swimming space and gentle to moderate flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Koi Golden Barb is a captive-bred colour form rather than a wild locality form. The wild fish is usually greener or yellowish with darker bars, while the golden and koi-patterned varieties have been developed through selective breeding for aquarium use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barbs have a compact, streamlined barb shape with a golden, yellow or orange base colour. The koi form may show irregular orange, red, black, bronze or darker markings across the body and fins, with pattern intensity varying between individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although well-grown fish may become slightly larger. Females are typically fuller-bodied, while males are often slimmer and may show stronger colour, especially when in breeding condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to planted community aquariums, active shoaling displays and peaceful temperate-to-tropical setups. It appreciates open swimming room, plants around the sides and back, and some cover from wood, rocks or dense planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barbs are much better behaved when kept in a proper group. In low numbers, barbs can become nervous or may direct too much attention towards tank mates, so group size is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–120 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80–90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for bigger groups and mixed community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. A good group improves confidence, spreads social behaviour and encourages more natural activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Koi Golden Barbs are adaptable but do best in clean, stable, well-oxygenated water. They can be kept in cooler tropical or temperate-style aquariums, but avoid extreme heat, poor water quality and sudden parameter swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barbs are generally peaceful, active community fish when kept in a suitable group. Suitable tank mates include danios, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, peaceful barbs, medium rasboras, larger tetras, Corydoras-type catfish, Bristlenose Plecos, hillstream loaches in cooler setups and peaceful livebearers in suitable water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid very slow long-finned fish, tiny shy species, large predators, aggressive cichlids and delicate fish that may be stressed by their activity. They are not usually serious fin-nippers, but any active barb can become troublesome if kept in cramped conditions or too small a group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi Golden Barbs are omnivorous foragers. In nature, the species feeds on algae, diatoms, detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans and other tiny aquatic foods. In the aquarium, offer quality flakes, small pellets and granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and bloodworm. Vegetable and algae-based foods, including spirulina flakes, algae wafers and blanched greens, are useful for colour, digestion and long-term condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active midwater fish that moves in loose groups through open areas and planted cover. Settled fish are bold at feeding time and will often explore all parts of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may display to females and rival males, especially in a mature group. Breeding may occur in planted aquariums, with eggs scattered among fine plants or spawning mops. Adults may eat eggs and fry, so separate breeding arrangements are needed if you want to raise young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Koi Golden Barbs in a proper group and provide enough swimming space. They are hardy when kept correctly, but they still need stable water, regular maintenance and suitable tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cramped aquariums, poor water quality and very warm low-oxygen conditions. A planted tank with open swimming space and a darker background will help show the gold and koi patterning well. Use a secure lid, as active barbs can jump if startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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