CyprinidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Hypsibarbus wetmorei 'Golden Barb'
Hypsibarbus wetmorei
Origin: Thailand, Laos
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (5–10+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful with similar-sized fish
About
Hypsibarbus wetmorei is a large, robust barb reaching up to 25 cm in the wild, with a brilliant golden-silver body and red-tinted fins. A magnificent specimen fish for large community aquariums. Rarely seen in the hobby.
Care Guide
Large aquarium 300 L+. Strong filtration and flow. School of 5+. Temperature 22–27°C. Omnivore — accepts pellets, flakes, vegetables and frozen foods.
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