Denison's Barb
Sahyadria denisonii · family Cyprinidae
Also: Roseline Shark
Parameters
- Temperature
- 18–25 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.8
- Hardness
- 5–12 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 200 L
- Maximum size
- up to 15 cm
- Group size
- min 6, ideal 6
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Lifespan
- 5–8 years
Description
Denison's barb — a premium schooler with vivid red-black-gold stripe. Indian endemic threatened by collection — buy captive-bred only.
Care
Group of 6+ in a cool-leaning tank 18–22 °C (tolerates up to 25 °C). Long tank, strong flow.
Feeding
Active hunter of bloodworm and brine shrimp, plus plant-based supplement (spirulina flakes). The more variety, the brighter the colour.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Почему рекомендуют 6 особей в стае?
- При меньшем количестве самцы становятся агрессивны друг к другу и теряют цвет. В природе живут крупными стаями.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Sahyadria denisonii · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22