Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSahyadria denisonii
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asRoseline Shark, Red Line Torpedo Barb, Puntius denisonii, Miss Kerala
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size6 in
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemp 65-77°F, pH 6.5-7.8, GH 5-25 dGH
Appearance
Torpedo-shaped silver body with a black lateral stripe topped by a bright red stripe running through the head; yellow-black tail tips.
Difficulty and care for the Denison Barb
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Western Ghats rivers, India
Keeper notes
Peaceful but large, fast, and active; will eat shrimp and stress slow fish. Needs cooler, well-oxygenated water.
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