Roseline Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
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pH
6.5–7.8
Temperature
22–25 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R110
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Roseline Barb, also known as the Denison Barb or Red Line Torpedo Barb, is a striking schooling fish from the fast-flowing hill streams of southern India. It features a bold red stripe running from its snout through the eye, a black lateral line below it, and a bright yellow-green flash on the tail. Active, fast swimmers, Roseline Barbs require a long aquarium with excellent water flow and oxygenation. They are listed as Endangered in the wild, making captive-bred specimens especially valuable.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Roseline Barb healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Roseline Barb. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.8 and 22–25°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Roseline Barb is rarely bred in captivity; most SA hobbyists buy from shops and breeders.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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