Good tank mates for Gold barbs

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I’ve currently got 6 gold barbs in a 60 litre tank and I’m wondering what would make good tank mates? Ideally I’d like a lively tank with lots of colour ?.
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I think you'll be close to or just over the limit with the current stock once fully grown.
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I agree. Golden barbs will get to maybe 6 or 7 cm. 6 of those in a 60L will be fairly crowded.


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Hey guys,

Thanks for the response. I should add that my tank is just to get me started out - in a year I’ll be planning on doubling the size of the tank ?.

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I'd wait till you get a bigger tank before getting more fish :) btw welcome to AF-UK
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Welcome to the forum. :)
I agree as well, you should always get a tank that will be big enough for the adult fish, no matter how small they are to start with. ;)
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Thanks all - really appreciate the advice. I’m very new to this (although my parents had a large aquarium while I was a kid which I loved) so starting out small and working my way up!
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Hello and welcome to the site, it’s a great place with lots of very experienced people, always willing to help with any questions. If you get chance post a pic of your tank, we love pics here :D
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Hi and welcome to the forum :)
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