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🐟 Denison Barb Sahyadria denisonii

Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii)

The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a moderate-care, semi-aggressive species from Western Ghats, India. Adults reach roughly 6", so plan on a minimum tank of 55 gallons. Keep the water between 60–77°F with a pH of 6.5–7.8. This is a schooling fish — keep a group of at least 6 so it feels secure and colors up. As an omnivore, it does best on a varied diet appropriate to its feeding style.

At a glance

Adult size6"
Minimum tank55 gallons
Temperature60–77°F
pH6.5–7.8
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SchoolingYes — group of 6+
DietOmnivore
Care levelModerate
OriginWestern Ghats, India
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Good tankmates for Denison Barb

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Avoid these tankmates

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