Denison Barb Sahyadria denisonii
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Sahyadria denisonii
Origin region
South India (Kerala, Karnataka)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–26.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South India (Kerala, Karnataka)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; challenging to breed in home aquaria.
Notes
Fast-swimming riverine species; needs length and strong flow.