Denison Barb Sahyadria denisonii
Sahyadria denisonii
Origin: Western Ghats, Kerala, India
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- Mid
- Schooling
- Yes (5–12+)
- Diet
- Omnivore – flake, pellets, frozen bloodworm
- Temperament
- Peaceful active schooling fish
About
Sahyadria denisonii, the Denison Barb or Miss Kerala, is a stunning large barb from the fast-flowing rivers of the Western Ghats in India. Its torpedo-shaped body displays a vivid red and black lateral stripe and yellow fin markings. An active schooling fish that requires a spacious tank with good flow. Now IUCN-listed; only buy captive-bred specimens.
Care Guide
Keep in schools of 5+ in at least 200 L with good filtration and flow. Feed quality flake, pellets, and frozen foods. Peaceful with most community fish of similar size. Very active swimmers — need lots of open space. Prefer cooler, well-oxygenated water. Excellent biotope fish for a Western Ghats river setup.
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