Red Line Torpedo Barb at Wirral Aquatics
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Red Line Torpedo Barb at Wirral Aquatics

Red Line Torpedo Barb

Wirral Aquatics
Amount: Single
Price:
£10.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

Red line torpedo barbs come from the fast flowing streams of the Western Ghats in India and are the same fish as the Denison barb. Growing up to 15cm, they are identified by the bold red stripe running from the nose along the upper body, set over a black line, with a flash of red in the dorsal fin.

Special requirements: Best kept in groups of ten or more, which reduces stress, brings out full colouration and spreads out any squabbling at feeding time. Given their adult size and speed they need a long tank with open swimming room. They come from well oxygenated water, so good flow and surface movement suit them.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
15–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
Hardness
90–447 ppm
Adult size
110 mm
Min. tank
162 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Red Line Torpedo Barb tankmate overlap
Giant Danio
Giant Danio
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
18–25 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
24k Gold Guppy
24k Gold Guppy
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
17–28 °CpH 7–8.5143–536 ppm
Tiger barbs
Tiger barbs
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
20–26 °CpH 6–818–357 ppm
Dwarf Hovering Loach
Dwarf Hovering Loach
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
20–30 °CpH 5.5–7.518–215 ppm
Hillstream loach
Hillstream loach
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
20–24 °CpH 6–7.518–179 ppm
large praecox rainbows
large praecox rainbows
Out of stock
Temp °C 15 30
pH 5.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
23–28 °CpH 6.8–7.589–268 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

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