{"product_id":"red-line-torpedo-barb-sahyadria-denisonii","title":"Red Line Torpedo Barb - Sahyadria denisonii","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barb – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSahyadria denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fast, elegant and highly recognisable barb with a streamlined silver body, bold black lateral stripe and vivid red line running from the snout through the eye and along the front half of the body. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenison Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoseline Shark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorpedo Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this active shoaling fish is best suited to large, mature aquariums with excellent water quality, high oxygenation and plenty of swimming space. It is peaceful for its size, but it is not a small tank fish and should be kept in a proper group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Line Torpedo Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Denison Barb, Roseline Shark, Red Line Barb, Red-lined Torpedo Barb, Torpedo Barb, Miss Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSahyadria denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuntius denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbus denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDawkinsia denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barb \/ Shoaling Cyprinid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSahyadria denisonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India, especially river systems in Kerala and Karnataka. In the wild, it inhabits clear, fast-flowing hill streams and rocky pools with strong oxygenation, clean water and thick riparian vegetation along the banks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese habitats often contain stones, boulders, gravel, submerged roots and areas of current. In the aquarium, Red Line Torpedo Barbs need a setup that reflects this active stream lifestyle, with open swimming space, good flow, high oxygen levels and stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barbs have a long, torpedo-shaped silver body built for fast swimming. A bold black stripe runs from the snout through the body towards the tail, with a bright red stripe above it across the front half of the fish. The dorsal fin often shows red colour, while the tail has distinctive black and yellow markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature fish may develop a subtle greenish or bluish sheen around the head, especially when settled and in good condition. Adults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them much larger and more active than many common barbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is best suited to large planted aquariums, river-style community tanks and spacious displays with strong filtration. It needs room to swim in a group and does best in clean, well-oxygenated water with gentle to moderate current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barbs are not suitable for small aquariums, cramped community tanks or newly set-up systems. They are active, fast-moving fish that may stress shy or slow tank mates if kept in too small a space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250–300 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are strongly preferred for adult groups and mixed communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. Keeping too few can make them nervous, reduce natural shoaling behaviour and increase stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Line Torpedo Barbs need clean, stable, well-oxygenated water. Provide good filtration, regular water changes and some water movement. Avoid high temperatures, low oxygen, poor water quality and sudden parameter swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barbs are generally peaceful, active shoaling fish. Suitable tank mates include other medium-sized peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, larger danios, robust rasboras, medium tetras, peaceful loaches, Bristlenose Plecos and suitably sized cory-type catfish in appropriate conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid tiny fish that may be stressed by their speed, slow long-finned fish, very shy species, aggressive cichlids, large predators and fin-nipping tank mates. They should not be kept singly or in pairs, as this can make them nervous and unsettled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Line Torpedo Barbs are omnivores with a strong grazing element in the diet. In nature, they feed on plant material, algae, biofilm and small aquatic invertebrates. In the aquarium, offer quality flakes, small pellets, granules and herbivore or spirulina-based foods as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and occasional bloodworm. Vegetable-based foods such as spirulina flakes, algae wafers and blanched greens are useful. A varied diet helps maintain colour, body condition and steady growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active midwater shoaling fish that spends much of its time swimming in open areas. A settled group will move together across the tank, often using the full length of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may become nervous if kept in low numbers, in cramped tanks or with aggressive fish. Breeding in home aquariums is uncommon, and much of the commercial supply is now captive-bred through specialist breeding programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan for adult size and activity level. Red Line Torpedo Barbs need a large, mature aquarium, a proper group, clean water and high oxygenation. They are sensitive to poor water quality and should not be added to immature tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a secure lid, as active barbs can jump when startled. Choose captive-bred stock wherever possible, as this species is Endangered in the wild and historic overcollection contributed to conservation pressure. Avoid mixing them into small or slow-moving community setups where their speed and size may cause stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional \/ Captive-bred preferred, with wild-caught fish avoided where possible due to conservation status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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