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Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 60-77Ôø?F; pH 6.8-7.8; KH 4-10
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 4Ôø?"
Color Form: Black, Red, Silver
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: India
Family: Cyprinidae
The Denison Barb, also known as the Red Lined Torpedo Barb or the Rose Line Shark, is a longer fish when compared to the other barbs. The coloration of this fish is silver in color with a black line running the length of its body and a red stripe across its eyes. It also has a red edge on its dorsal fin and yellow and black accents on the end of its tail.
Unlike some of the other barbs, this is a peaceful fish that is a welcome addition to any larger community aquarium. They should be kept in groups in an aquarium with a tight fitting lid, as they have a tendency to jump. In nature, they are found in fast moving streams and appreciate a high oxygen level in aquarium water.
The Denison Barb needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1 1/2" to 2" Large 2" to 3"
Denison Barb
(Barbus denisonii)
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