Description
Golden Dwarf Barb – Vibrant and Hardy Schooling Fish
(Pethia gelius)
The Golden Dwarf Barb is a lively and colorful freshwater fish, prized for its shimmering golden-yellow body and striking black markings. Native to South Asia, this small barb species is an excellent choice for community tanks, bringing activity and bright coloration to planted and well-maintained aquariums. Their peaceful temperament and schooling nature make them ideal for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.
Key Features:
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Brilliant golden-yellow coloration with contrasting black fins and markings
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Peaceful and social – best kept in groups of 6 or more
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Small and hardy, suitable for a variety of freshwater setups
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Active swimmers that add energy and color to community tanks
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Adaptable to a range of water conditions
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Pethia gelius
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Adult Size: 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)
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Temperature: 22–28°C
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres (larger preferred for schools)
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Diet: Omnivorous – accepts flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as daphnia and bloodworms
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Behavior: Peaceful; compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish
Why Choose Golden Dwarf Barbs?
With their vibrant color and lively schooling behavior, Golden Dwarf Barbs are a perfect addition to small or medium community aquariums. They bring both beauty and activity, enhancing any peaceful aquatic environment.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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