Puntius denisonii
| Common Names: | Denison Barb Red Line Barb Red Line Torpedo Barb Torpedo Barb |
| Synonyms: | Barbus denisonii Crossocheilus denisonii Labeo denisonii |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; South India |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Quickly-flowing, high elevation streams. |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful and active. This is a schooling species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; The Denisonii Barb, like most members of the genus, is not a picky eater. This fish will readily accept flakes, sinking pellets, and other processed foods, as well as small live and frozen foods. It will also eat many kinds of fruit and vegetables, and may pick at soft aquarium plants. |
| Care: | A large tank is needed for this extremely active species. The tank should have open swimming areas, but also plants, driftwood, rocks, or other ob |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 14cm (5.5") Female: 14cm (5.5") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Unable to determine. |
| Breeding: | Not observed in aquarium. |
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| Comments: | This barb was discovered and scientifically described in 1865, though it has not become popular in the hobby until recently. This sudden surge in popularity has given rise to the misconception that this species was only discovered a few years ago. Because all specimens available in retail stores are imported from the wild, prices remain very high. Despite the high cost for a shoal of this species, many hobbyists are acquiring them and finding that they make great fish for peaceful community tank |
| Main Colours: | Gold, Red, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | krige |
| Submitted By: | Shalako |
| Contributors: | bettachris, Natalie, lochness&ruby |
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