How big do Gold Barbs *really* get? - Aquarium Advice

JohnPaul · 02-11-2005, 12:07 PM

In the course of researching which fish I want to add to my 29 [acronym:aabd218376="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:aabd218376] with 6 zebra danios and 3 cory cats (and some ghost shrimp), one fish that has caught my attention is the gold barb.

My problem is I have researched them online, and no one seems to agree as to how large they get at full size. I have seen claims ranging from 2" to 4". Which, for a 29 [acronym:aabd218376="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:aabd218376] tank, makes a significant difference if I am looking at getting 4 or 5 of them.

Has anyone owned these long enough to get a good feel for their full-grown adult size? Any other comments about them (compatibility issues, etc.) that I should be aware of?

lyquidphyre · 02-11-2005, 06:14 PM

I have two, and they have stayed relativly small- 1-2in
However, when I bought them... they were in a tank with some that were about 3in
Instead of 4 or 5 get 2 or 3

JohnPaul · 02-11-2005, 07:10 PM

They do better in smaller numbers? That's good to know. Do I need to worry about a male/female ratio if I get 2 or 3--and if so, how do I sex them? (Sadly, I don't know of a [acronym:345905b1f7="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:345905b1f7] around here that has employees I would trust enough doing it.)

lyquidphyre · 02-11-2005, 08:45 PM

I was told they do well in small numbers- not sure how right that is. I would stick with groups of two *nod*

02-11-2005, 12:07 PM	#1
JohnPaul Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 695	*How big do Gold Barbs really* get?** In the course of researching which fish I want to add to my 29 [acronym:aabd218376="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:aabd218376] with 6 zebra danios and 3 cory cats (and some ghost shrimp), one fish that has caught my attention is the gold barb. My problem is I have researched them online, and no one seems to agree as to how large they get at full size. I have seen claims ranging from 2" to 4". Which, for a 29 [acronym:aabd218376="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:aabd218376] tank, makes a significant difference if I am looking at getting 4 or 5 of them. Has anyone owned these long enough to get a good feel for their full-grown adult size? Any other comments about them (compatibility issues, etc.) that I should be aware of?

02-11-2005, 06:14 PM	#2
lyquidphyre Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: McKinney, Tx Posts: 2,860 Images: 21	I have two, and they have stayed relativly small- 1-2in However, when I bought them... they were in a tank with some that were about 3in Instead of 4 or 5 get 2 or 3 __________________ Have cats? Check out AA's sister site designed for our feline friends

02-11-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
lyquidphyre Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: McKinney, Tx Posts: 2,860 Images: 21	I was told they do well in small numbers- not sure how right that is. I would stick with groups of two nod __________________ Have cats? Check out AA's sister site designed for our feline friends

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02-11-2005, 07:10 PM	#3
JohnPaul Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 695	They do better in smaller numbers? That's good to know. Do I need to worry about a male/female ratio if I get 2 or 3--and if so, how do I sex them? (Sadly, I don't know of a [acronym:345905b1f7="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:345905b1f7] around here that has employees I would trust enough doing it.)