Can glass catfish live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Glass catfish and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75°Glass catfish 75–80°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 3 inGold barb · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Glass catfishGold barb
Temperature75–80 °F64–75 °F
pH6.5–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for glass catfish

All glass catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can glass catfish live with gold barbs?

Yes, with care. Glass catfish and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and gold barbs?

75–75 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and gold barbs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.