{"id":26022,"date":"2026-04-05T06:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26022"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:00:21","slug":"dwarf-golden-barb-pethia-gelius-3cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=dwarf-golden-barb-pethia-gelius-3cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Dwarf Golden Barb Pethia Gelius &#8211; 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"563\"><strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"209\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"237\">Dwarf Golden Barb<\/strong> is a peaceful, small schooling fish with a <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">bright golden-yellow body<\/strong> and subtle, shimmering scales. Its gentle nature, compact size, and hardiness make it ideal for planted nano tanks and peaceful community aquariums. In groups, their constant activity and glinting colors bring life and movement to the midwater level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"717\"><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"576\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"636\">slow-moving rivers, ponds, and rice paddies<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"672\">India, Bangladesh, and Nepal<\/strong>, often found in shaded, plant-rich waters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"951\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"731\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"734\" \/>Omnivorous and undemanding. Will thrive on <strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"815\">high-quality flakes, micro pellets<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"845\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> such as daphnia, cyclops, and brine shrimp. Include vegetable-based foods to maintain color and health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1202\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"968\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\" \/>Very peaceful and suitable for <strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1028\">small community setups<\/strong> with other nano species such as rasboras, small tetras, Corydoras, danios, and dwarf gouramis. Keep in <strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1158\">groups of at least 6\u20138<\/strong> for best color, activity, and confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1225\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<li data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1266\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1264\">68\u201377\u00b0F (20\u201325\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1286\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1286\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1284\">6.0\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1320\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1358\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1356\">15 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1413\">Prefers <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1411\">planted tanks with open swimming space<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1444\"><strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1442\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<li data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1485\">\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1485\">Peaceful and active midwater swimmer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1559\">Shows brighter colors in well-planted aquariums with subdued lighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1618\">Schooling behavior is most pronounced in larger groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1640\"><strong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1638\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<li data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1672\">Hardy and beginner-friendly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1740\">Males are slimmer and more colorful; females are rounder-bodied<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1817\">Ideal choice for cool or unheated indoor aquariums in temperate climates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1997\">The <strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1844\">Dwarf Golden Barb<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1895\">hardy, peaceful, and attractive nano fish<\/strong>, perfect for aquarists seeking a splash of gold and lively schooling behavior in smaller aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Dwarf Golden Barb is a peaceful, small schooling fish with a bright golden-yellow body and subtle, shimmering scales. 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