Red Line Torpedo barb

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Red Line Torpedo barb

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Common name	Red Line Torpedo barb	Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Puntius denisonii
Synonyms	Barbus, Crossocheilus, Labeo denisonii (not valid), Denison barb, Red Line Barb, Red Comet barb
Size	6" (15cm)
Origin	India
Tank setup	Larger tank (3ft plus) with plenty of swimming space, use robust plants. Keep water well oxygenated with a good flow rate.
Compatibility	Keep with other lively community species
Temperature	18-25^oC (64-77^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft to slightly hard, around neutral (pH 6.5-7.5)
Feeding	Omnivorous, most foods accepted. Soft-leaved plants are likely to be eaten.
Sexing	Unknown
Breeding	Not yet achieved in captivity.
Comments	A very striking barb species, which is now becoming more available in the aquarium trade, although it is considered endangered in the wild.