Can kribensis live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Kribensis 75–80°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Kribensis 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kribensis · 4 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

KribensisGold barb
Temperature75–80 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size4.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can kribensis live with gold barbs?

Yes, with care. Kribensis 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 kribensis and gold barbs?

75–75 °F. Kribensis need 75–80 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do kribensis and gold barbs need together?

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