Golden Barbs (Barbodes semifasciolatus) are a small, vibrant freshwater schooling fish. They typically grow to be about 3 cm long, and feature golden-yellow scales with a black stripe running along the middle of their body. They are an active species that will often gather in large groups, swimming around the aquarium in search of food. They are an omnivorous species, and can be fed a variety of foods such as live or frozen foods, flakes, and pellets. Golden-barbs are a peaceful species that can be housed with other small, non-aggressive fish, as well as shrimp and snails. They are a hardy species, and can adapt to a wide range of water parameters.