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LONGFIN DENISONI BARB (Sahyadria denisonii) 2" ULTRA RARE
LONGFIN DENISONI BARB (Sahyadria denisonii) 2" ULTRA RARE
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The Denison barb (Sahyadria denisonii, also called the red-line torpedo barb or roseline shark) is a fast, active freshwater schooling fish native to fast-flowing hill streams in the Western Ghats of India.
Key Characteristics & Care
Adult Size: 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm).
Appearance: Torpedo-shaped silver body with a red stripe running from the snout through the eye, a parallel black stripe extending to the tail, and yellow-and-black markings on the caudal fin.
Lifespan: 5 to 7 years (up to 10 years with ideal care).
Temperament: Peaceful and social, but very energetic. They must be kept in schools of 6 or more to reduce skittishness.
Tank Requirements:
- Minimum tank size of 55 to 75+ gallons (or a 4- to 6-foot long tank) to accommodate their fast-swimming habits.
- Water temperature: 60°F to 79°F (15°C to 26°C).
- pH level: 6.8 to 7.8.
- Strong filtration and good water movement (mimicking fast streams).
- A tight-fitting lid is essential as they are strong jumpers.
Tank Mates: Best with other peaceful or boisterous community fish (such as danios, tetras, or rainbowfish). Avoid slow-moving or long-finned fish that can be stressed or nipped by their speed.
Diet: Omnivorous; accept quality flakes, small pellets, frozen foods (like bloodworms and brine shrimp), and blanched vegetables.
Note: While standard Denison barbs are widely available in the aquarium trade, true "longfin" genetic variants are rare or uncommon mutations compared to the standard torpedo-shaped fins.
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