- Name:
Denison Barb
- Family: Cyprinidae
- Species: Barbs
- Scientific Name: Sahyadria denisonii
General info about Denison Barb
This species is torpedo shaped and silvery with a red horizontal stripe going from its head to the body and a black line right below the red one, these individuals can reach 6 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should range from 6.5 to 7.8 and water temperatures should be between 59ºF and 77ºF. The tank should have dense vegetation and open areas for swimming. These fish can be kept in a community aquarium. They should be kept in groups of at least 6. Collection of wild fish is prohibited to an extent since these fish are listed as “Endangered” in the IUCN Red List.
Denison Barb Diet & Nutrition
This species is omnivorous. It can be fed with dried, live and frozen foods.
Determining Sex of Denison Barb
Mature females are larger, rounder and less colorful than males.
Denison Barb Origin
This species can be found in southern India.
Caution with Denison Barb
This species occurs in pristine habitats in nature so it is extremely intolerant to pollutants and requires a very clean water.
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| Denison Barb | Barbs | Cyprinidae | Sahyadria denisonii | This species is torpedo shaped and silvery with a red horizontal stripe going from its head to the body and a black line right below the red one, these individuals can reach 6 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should range from 6.5 to 7.8 and water temperatures should be between 59ºF and 77ºF. The tank should have dense vegetation and open areas for swimming. These fish can be kept in a community aquarium. They should be kept in groups of at least 6. Collection of wild fish is prohibited to an extent since these fish are listed as “Endangered” in the IUCN Red List. |
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