Dension Barb
As a result it is now on the endangered list.
Dension barb. Pet collection caused it to become endangered and is its single major threat. Also known by the names red torpedo barb and roseline shark the denison s barb sahyadria denisonii is one of the most strikingly colorful and active fish available for the freshwater aquarium. First rays of the dorsal are also bright red and.
The denison barb has a peculiar torpedo shaped body with black and bright red lateral lines. Chubbyhead barb source cc by sa 4 0. Its sudden popularity however led to over harvesting.
Recreating the water conditions that are favorable for this fish is not difficult but be advised that a large tank is a must. It has become extremely popular among aquarists over the past few years and a few commercial breeding programs have been developed to ensure its longevity in the aquarium hobby. Denison barb red line torpedo barb rose line shark scientific name.
Shoals of these fish are known to occur in clear fast flowing highly oxygenated water bodies such as rocky pools with plenty of vegetation along their banks. Origins of the denison barb. The body is silvery and gold with a wide black lateral stripe along it.
Another variant of this fish called grey and gold denison barb is critically endangered. Barbus denisonii average adult fish size. The homeland of the denison barb is a river in southern india.
Denison barbs are known to leap out the water from time to time. 4 inches 10 cm place of origin. Denison barb water requirements.
However they can experience all of the common ailments that affect freshwater fish. The denison barb is a handsome active fish hailing from southern india. In fact denison barbs may be more sensitive to issues like ich than many other species.
There they are under state protection because of the threat of extinction. Denison barbs don t suffer from a species specific disease. 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.
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. India typical tank setup.
The denison barb is endemic to western india mainly in the rivers chalakkudipuzha chaliar and kallada. From the tip of the nose till the middle of its body there is a bright ruby red stripe. They re difficult to breed and breeding in captivity can only be achieved through injecting the fish with a spawning inducing hormone.
Plants will give the weaker individuals a place to hide until the pecking order of the school is established. 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.
