Denison barb
Sahyadria denisonii
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 300 L
- Maximum size
- 15 cm
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.8
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The Denison barb comes from fast-flowing rivers in the Western Ghats of south-west India and, with its red and black lengthwise stripes, is one of the most elegant barbs. Wild stocks declined badly through over-collection; the fish sold today are almost always captive bred.
It grows big and remains a fast swimmer all its life, so it needs a long tank with current and oxygen-rich water. Keep it in a group, as lone fish turn nervous, and mind the lid: it is a powerful swimmer that can clear the surface.
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