Roseline Shark
Roseline Shark is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 55 gallons (208 L), water at 65-77°F (18-25°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.8.
Also searched as: roseline shark, denison barb
Quick facts
Striking torpedo-shaped fish. Prefers cooler water. School of 6+.
| Minimum tank | 55 gallons (208 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65-77°F (18-25°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.
- 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 65-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Denison Barbmin 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.
- Weather Loachmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 65-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Rosy Barbmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 65-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Tinfoil Barbmin tank 150 gal
Temperature overlap 72-77°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 76-77°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-77°F vs 80-86°F).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow; no pH overlap (6.5-7.8 vs 8-9).
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (65-77°F vs 79-86°F).
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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