Denison Golden Barb, reclassified from puntius denisonii the golden version of the red lined torpedo is extremely sought after and very hard to find.
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Appearance:
- The Denison Barb has a slender, torpedo-shaped body covered in silvery scales.
- It features a black horizontal stripe that runs from the gill plate to the caudal fin.
- A brilliant red stripe runs parallel to the black stipe, extending from the tip of the nose to about mid-way through the body.
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Habitat:
- Denison Barbs inhabit fast-flowing hill streams and are often found in rocky pools with thick vegetation along riverbanks.
- They thrive in mountain streams where the temperature ranges from 15-25°C (60-77°F).
- The ph varies between 6.8-7.8 and hardness GH 5-25, making them adaptable to various water conditions.
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Aquarium Care:
- A well-filtered aquarium with high oxygen levels is essential for Denison Barbs.
- They are peaceful and can be mixed with most tropical community fish.
- Keep them in a group and provide a tight-fitting lid these guys can be jumpy at times.
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Feeding:
- Denison Barbs accept a variety of foods, including flakes, granules, small pellets, and frozen foods.
- Bloodworms, cyclops, and daphnia enhance their red coloration.
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Breeding:
- Males chase ripe females around the aquarium during spawning.
- The female scatters hundreds of eggs into vegetation or towards the substrate.
