Name: Java Barb (Barbonymus gonionotus)
Status: Native: One of the most popular farmed food fish in Thailand. The Java barb or Silver barb as it is more commonly known makes good sport on light float fishing tackle. At Dreamlake Fishing Resort Thailand we use bread or similar baits. Max weight of 1.5 kg and 40 cm in Length. The Silver barb breeds easily and is a favourite bait fish of the Giant snakehead. Any slow or injured fish will be quickly taken out of the population.
