$79.95
Torpedo Barbs are prized for their racing-stripe red and black lines and the occasional flash of neon yellow in the tail. At 10 cm they’re already showing adult pattern but still adaptable to new water chemistry. Kept in a proper group, they school tightly and use the full length of the tank, giving you constant, lively motion without aggression toward tank-mates.
(Sahyadria denisonii | a.k.a. Denison Barb, Red-Line Torpedo Barb)
Size sold: ~10 cm (4 in) – nearly adult coloration already showing
Temperament: Peaceful, fast-swimming shoaler
Ideal group: 5 fish or more to reduce stress and fin-nipping
Minimum tank: 300 L / 75 gal with strong current and open lanes
Water range: 22-27 °C | pH 6.5-7.8 | KH 4-10
Diet: Mixed—quality sinking pellets, blanched greens, frozen brine/daphnia
Length over height: A 120 cm (4 ft) footprint lets the school hit sprint speed.
Oxygen & flow: Position a canister or powerhead to create a river-like current; they’ll naturally swim against it and stay in prime viewing areas.
Cover: Tall Vallisneria, water sprite, or driftwood roots along the back calm the fish and break sight-lines. Keep the mid-front open for schooling.
Lighting: Moderate LEDs bring out the red stripe without pushing algae; dim corners encourage natural grouping.
Fast mid- to top-level fish: Rainbowfish, larger Rasboras
Bottom crew: Yo-yo loaches, large Corydoras, Bristlenose Plecos
Avoid slow, long-finned species (Bettas, fancy Guppies) that can’t outrun curious nips.
Offer two small meals daily: a staple micro-pellet in the morning and a protein-rich frozen food in the evening. Supplement with blanched spinach or zucchini slices twice a week—these barbs appreciate occasional plant matter and it helps keep their digestive tract moving.
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