Description
Denison barbs are native to the fast flowing streams of the Western Ghats in India. Growing up to 15cm in length, they are best identified by their distinctive colouration; they have a red dorsal fin and horizontal bands of colour– blue, red/ yellow, black and yellow across their torpedo shaped bodies.
Special requirements: Best kept in groups of ten or more to reduce stress, promote natural behaviour and exhibit full colouration. This will also limit aggression at feeding times. Due to their size and speed, they benefit from a longer tank to give them space to swim. To mimic their natural environment and help the to thrive; consider rocks and driftwood, robust plants such as java fern and highly oxygenated water (this could be created by a wavemaker or powerhead).
Diet: At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Denison barbs EBO Pro soft artemia, insect, mussel and spirulina. We also feed live foods including daphnia and brine shrimp.
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