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Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii)

Denison Barb

Sahyadria denisonii

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Also sold as the roseline shark. Likes cooler, well-oxygenated water with strong flow. Buy captive-bred; it is endangered in the wild.

Adult size
5 in
Smallest tank
75 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
64–77 °F
pH · hardness
6.8–7.8 · 5–25 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntGreen Neon Tetra — needs pH 4.5–6.5Crystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntGerman Blue Ram — needs 80–86 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

HornwortJungle ValVallisneria SpiralisGuppy GrassLudwigia PalustrisCryptocoryne Balansae

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.