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Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) in a freshwater aquarium

Cyprinidae

Denison Barb

Sahyadria denisonii

Denison Barbs are beginner-level peaceful aquarium residents that reach about 5.9 in. Denison Barbs are active schooling fish. Keep a proper group to spread chasing behavior and avoid pairing nippy species with slow, long-finned tank mates.

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Quick Stats

Tank

55+ gal

pH

6.5-7.8

Temp

68-77F

Size

5.9 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

6+

Denison Barb Care Guide

The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from India. It reaches about 5.9 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 55 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6.5-7.8, temperature 68-77F, and hardness 4-15 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Denison Barbs are active schooling fish. Keep a proper group to spread chasing behavior and avoid pairing nippy species with slow, long-finned tank mates.

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Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5

Species To Avoid

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Size 1.6 inpH 6.5-7.8
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Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) in a freshwater aquarium

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Size 1.6 inpH 6.5-7.8