Description
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Red line torpedo, a larger Barb, this species should only be kept with fish of similar size. Because they are large and schooling fish, they are only suitable for larger aquariums. Even if the specimens in the shop are small, keep in mind that they will grow much larger.
Characteristics
| Common Name | Bleeding Eye Barb, Denison’s Flying Fox, Red Comet Barb, Red Line Barb, Red Lined Torpedo Fish, Roseline Shark, Torpedo Barb, Miss Kerala |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puntius denisonii |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Maximum Size | 15 cm |
| pH | 6.8 – 7.8 |
| Temperature | 15°C – 25°C |
| Life Span | 5+ years |
| Behaviour | Peaceful with similarly sized fish |
| Tank Region | Mid Level |
| Gender | Adult females grow a bit larger, are heavier-bodied, and are sometimes less brightly coloured than males. |
Reference: thesprucepets.com
How To Safely Add Fish To Tank
- Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
- Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
- Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.
Note: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.
Red Line Torpedo Barb (Denison Barb) Care in SG
The Red Line Torpedo, better known as the Denison or roseline barb, is a fast, active shoaling fish from fast-flowing Indian rivers. At 3-4 inches it is already showing the bold red and black lateral stripes it is famous for. These are torpedo-shaped sprinters, not nano fish, so we only recommend them for longer tanks with strong, well-oxygenated flow rather than the compact cubes popular in many HDB setups.
Keep them in a group of six or more; lone or paired roselines become skittish and lose their nerve. Singapore’s warm 27-29C tap water suits them once dechlorinated, though they appreciate brisk current and high oxygen, which a good powerhead easily provides. They are peaceful with similarly sized tankmates but their speed and appetite mean slow or tiny fish can be outcompeted at feeding time.
See more in our barbs collection, and plan their tank with our red line torpedo barb care guide and denison barb care guide. For a river-style layout, our denison barb river tank aquascape shows the flow and hardscape these swimmers love.
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