Red Line Denison Torpedo Barb
Red Line Denison Torpedo Barb
The peaceful Red Line Torpedo Barb is a great addition to most community, freshwater aquariums. They are good for beginners as they are hardy and can survive well in temperate water.
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Features
Approx. size: 4-6cm / 2-3"
Maximum size: 11cm / 5"
Origin: Asia
Ideal number kept together: 6+
Water conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5 temp 24 °C
Ideal pH: 6.5–8.0
Hardness: 90–447 ppm
Ideal temperature: 15–25 °C
Ease of care
Easy. Denison Torpedo Barbs are a hardy fish that will need a larger tank as they grow.
Diet
Red Line Torpedo Barbs need a balanced diet of live or frozen meaty food, with general flake and granules.
Compatibility
Denison Barbs are a peaceful community which can be kept with peaceful tankmates of a similar size. The more you have, the less skittish the species is which will keep them happy in the aquarium.
Breeding
Denison Barbs are not easily bred in home aquaria and require special conditions.
Life Span
Red Line Denison Torpedo Barbs can live to anything from 3-6 years in perfect conditions.
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