Denison Barb
Ich is a disease that covers the fish in tiny white spots.
Denison barb. Barbus denisonii average adult fish size. The denison barb denison s barb miss kerala red line torpedo barb or roseline shark sahyadria denisonii is an endangered species of cyprinid fish endemic to the fast flowing hill streams and rivers of the western ghats in india. In the wild denisons can be found in highly oxygenated water that s heavily vegetated and rocky.
As a result it is now on the endangered list. Denison barb is a large beautiful fish that is rarely found in amateur aquariums despite their rapidly growing popularity because there are many difficulties in breeding. The denison barb has a long torpedo shaped body and is typically silver in colour with a yellowy gold tint that appears once mature.
From the tip of the nose till the middle of its body there is a bright ruby red stripe. The denison barb sahyadria denisonii is a freshwater tropical fish that can be found natively in the waters of southern india. There they are under state protection because of the threat of extinction.
Denison barbs are used to living in pristine conditions. Denison barb red line torpedo barb rose line shark scientific name. A well planted aquarium with rock work and driftwood bogwood.
The body is silvery and gold with a wide black lateral stripe along it. Pet collection caused it to become endangered and is its single major threat. 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 s typically a byproduct of stress which is caused by poor living conditions. The fish has black and yellow stripes on its claw ended tail fin. India typical tank setup.
In fact denison barbs may be more sensitive to issues like ich than many other species. Denison barb water requirements. It is commonly seen in the aquarium trade.
Another variant of this fish called grey and gold denison barb is critically endangered. First rays of the dorsal are also bright red and. 4 inches 10 cm place of origin.
Plants will give the weaker individuals a place to hide until the pecking order of the school is established. The denison barb is a handsome active fish hailing from southern india. 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.
Denison barb has elongated streamlined body that resembles a torpedo. Recreating the water conditions that are favorable for this fish is not difficult but be advised that a large tank is a must. They are a shoaling fish and have proven to be very popular among freshwater tropical fish hobbyists mainly because of their shark like bodies and unique coloring.
