Denison barb size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 137 Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Strawberry Rasbora) to 200 cm (Yellowcheek).

Denison barb tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Denison barb water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 16–25 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Cooler than most Cyprinidae on LumaReef (20–26 °C).

Denison barb tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 33 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Giant danio, Swordtail, and Bristlenose pleco.

Denison barb: is it endangered?

The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered. Threatened among the 121 assessed Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 28.

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Denison barb

Sahyadria denisonii

A fast, torpedo-bodied runner that needs real distance to swim.

The Denison barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 11 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 16–25 °C.

Size: 11 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 16–25 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature16–25 °C

pH6.5–7.8

Hardness5–19 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres25 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres54 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres100 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres120 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along33 species

and 9 more species

Caution53 species

Crowding the same layer

Not together13 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 15 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusSahyadria
SpeciesSahyadria denisonii

In other languages

English: Denison's Barb
German: Denisonbarbe
Dutch: Torpedobarbeel

Quick answers

Denison barb size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 137 Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Strawberry Rasbora) to 200 cm (Yellowcheek).
Denison barb tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Denison barb water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 16–25 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Cooler than most Cyprinidae on LumaReef (20–26 °C).
Denison barb tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 33 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Giant danio, Swordtail, and Bristlenose pleco.
Denison barb: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Denison barb and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.
Denison barb: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered. Threatened among the 121 assessed Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 28.