Puntius gelius
| Common Names: | Dwarf Barb Golden Barb Golden Dwarf Barb |
| Synonyms: | Barbus gelius Cyprinus gelius |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; India. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful. Recommended for community tanks. Can kill snails and shrimp. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Omnivore |
| Care: | Feed with crushed vegetable flakes. Add a few broad leaved plants. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males have a more ounced copper coloured vertical stripe. |
| Breeding: | Use pH of 6.5 and a higher temperature of 22°C in a small breeding tank. The eggs are laid on fine leaved plants, Remove the parents after the eggs are laid. |
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| Comments: | Keep in schools of six to eight. |
| Main Colours: | Gold |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | bettachris, jtkessler |
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