Red Line Torpedo Barb

Also known as the Denison Barb or Roseline Shark, the Red Line Barb is a premium schooling fish prized for its streamlined shape, vivid horizontal red stripe, and yellow-tipped fins. These fast-swimming beauties bring motion and elegance to larger freshwater aquariums, especially when kept in shoals.

Ideal for aquascaped or open-water setups, Red Line Barbs are peaceful, hardy, and compatible with a wide range of tank mates — making them a top pick for serious hobbyists and planted tank enthusiasts.

🐟 Fish Details:

• Common Names: Red Line Barb, Roseline Shark, Denison Barb

• Scientific Name: Sahyadria denisonii

• Adult Size: Up to 15 cm (6 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Care Level: Intermediate

• Minimum Group Size: 5+ (schooling species)

• Origin: Captive-bred

🌿 Aquarium Requirements:

• Tank Size: 200L+

• Temperature: 22–27°C

• pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Setup Tip: Provide strong filtration, open swimming space, and moderate flow

Denison Barbs do best in clean, well-oxygenated tanks with stable water conditions. Keeping them in a group enhances their natural behaviour and colour intensity.

🍽 Diet:

Red Line Barbs are omnivorous and not fussy eaters:

• High-quality sinking pellets or flakes

• Frozen foods: bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp

• Occasional fresh greens or spirulina

Feed a balanced diet to maintain colour vibrancy and activity.

🤝 Tank Mates:

• Peaceful mid-to-large community fish

• Rainbowfish, gourami, larger tetras, loaches

• Avoid slow-moving or fin-nipping species

🛒 Why Choose Our Red Line Barbs?

• Captive-bred, vibrant specimens

• Healthy and fully acclimated

• Available in ideal schooling numbers

• Fast UK dispatch with live arrival option

• Expert advice available on setup and care

Add power and polish to your aquarium with Red Line Barbs – sleek, shimmering, and spectacular in motion. A premium addition for any planted or large community setup.