Barbus denisonii - Definition and Overview

The Red Line Torpedo Barb or Denison Barb (Barbus denisonii) is a tropical fish belonging to the barb group in the minnow family. Originating in fast-flowing streams and rivers of India, this fish is a relatively new addition to the fish keeping hobby. They are characterized by a torpedo shaped body with silver scales, a red line running from their head, through the eye, back towards the middle of the body, and below the red line, a black line that runs the length of the fish to the tail. The fish will grow to a maximum length of 6 inches (15 centimeters).

The Red Line Torpedo Barb is a schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. They tend to be peaceful but some have been known to be slightly aggressive. Red Line Torpedo Barbs natively live in a subtropical climate and are adaptable fish that prefer water with a 6.8–7.8 pH, a water hardness of 5–25 dGH, and a temperature range of 60–77 °F (15–25 °C).

See also

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species

References

• Clarke, Matt (2004). "The Red lined torpedo, Puntius denisonii (http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=137)." Practical Fishkeeping. Accessed on April 19 2004.
• "Puntius denisonii (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?ID=24148)". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.