Denison Barb
Denison Barb is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 55 gallons (208 L), water at 65-79°F (18-26°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.8.
Also searched as: denison barb, roseline shark, sahyadria denisonii
Quick facts
Striking torpedo-shaped fish. Needs high oxygen. School of 6+.
| Minimum tank | 55 gallons (208 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65-79°F (18-26°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Roseline Sharkmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 65-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Torpedo Barbmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 68-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Australian Rainbowfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Rubber Lip Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-79°F vs 80-86°F).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6.5-7.8 vs 8-9).
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galAfrican Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
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