Dennison Barb
Denison barb has elongated streamlined body that resembles a torpedo.
Dennison barb. Another variant of this fish called grey and gold denison barb is critically endangered. 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. India typical tank setup.
Barbus denisonii average adult fish size. It is commonly seen in the aquarium trade. However they can experience all of the common ailments that affect freshwater fish.
Pet collection caused it to become endangered and is its single major threat. Denison barbs are known to leap out the water from time to time. Recreating the water conditions that are favorable for this fish is not difficult but be advised that a large tank is a must.
There they are under state protection because of the threat of extinction. 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. Plants will give the weaker individuals a place to hide until the pecking order of the school is established.
In fact denison barbs may be more sensitive to issues like ich than many other species. Denison barb red line torpedo barb rose line shark scientific name. Denison s barb tropical fish learn all about the denison s barb s feeding habits and food types its behaviour its origins its natural habitats is it male or female breeding advice and information suitable tank mates its sizing and growth range minimum tank size water ph and more.
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. The denison barb is a handsome active fish hailing from southern india. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the denison s barb is the.
Its sudden popularity however led to over harvesting. 4 inches 10 cm place of origin. Denison barb water requirements.
The fish has black and yellow stripes on its claw ended tail fin. A well planted aquarium with rock work and driftwood bogwood. In the wild denisons can be found in highly oxygenated water that s heavily vegetated and rocky.
The denison barb sahyadria denisonii is a freshwater tropical fish that can be found natively in the waters of southern india. The homeland of the denison barb is a river in southern india. The body is silvery and gold with a wide black lateral stripe along it.
As a result it is now on the endangered list.
