Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photo © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Red Line Torpedo barb, Denison barb, Red Line Barb, Red Comet barb |
| Scientific name: | Puntius denisonii |
| Synonyms: | Barbus, Crossocheilus, Labeo denisonii (not valid) |
| Size: | 6" (15cm) |
| Origin: | India |
| Tank setup: | Larger tank (3ft/90cm plus) with plenty of swimming space, use robust plants. Keep water well oxygenated with a good flow rate. |
| Compatibility: | Keep with other lively community species, such as other medium-sized barbs and rainbowfish. |
| Temperature: | 18-25oC (64-77oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft to slightly hard, around neutral (pH 6.5-7.5). |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, most foods accepted. Soft-leaved plants are likely to be eaten. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Not yet achieved in the aquarium. |
| Comments: |
A very striking barb species, which is now becoming more available in the aquarium trade, although
it is considered endangered in the wild.
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