Barb | Red Line Torpedo Barb

Scientific Name: Sahyadria denisonii Common Name: Red Line Torpedo Barb, Denison Barb, Red Line Shark Adult Size: 4.5 inches Life Expectancy: 5 - 8 years Habitat: Southern India Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 59 - 77°F pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8 Water Hardness: 5 - 25 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; they should be fed a varied diet of flakes, small pellets, frozen and live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp. Blood worms and brown worms can also be fed as a treat, but do not feed worms very often as they can cause bloat. Breeding & Spawning: Very little information from the hobby exists although the species is definitely being bred on a commercial basis, presumably via the introduction of hormones. Gender: Adult females tend to grow a little larger, are heavier-bodied, and a little less colorful than males.