Denison Barb
R75.00 – R650.00
Please note livestock will only be shipped on Mon – Wed. You will receive juveniles which do not exhibit the mature coloration of the fish. They will appear cream with black markings. As they get older the red coloration will start appearing
Red Line Torpedo Barbs are a stunning shoaling species which must be maintained in groups of 6 or more fish. In small numbers, the fish will become very skittish and will not behave in a natural, relaxed manner. Ideally the aquarium will be 4ft long or larger and it should be well-planted at the sides and back to create hiding spots and shady areas.
- Care Level: Easy
- Diet: Omnivore
- Temp: 21 – 23
- PH: 6 – 7.5
Related Products
Snakeskin Barb
Sold by Aquazon
Black Chocolate Shrimp
Sold by SPECIALIST AQUATICS
Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)
Sold by SPECIALIST AQUATICS
24K Gold Shrimp (Goldenback)
Sold by Aquatic DiscoveryIn the wild, Sahyadria denisonii are said to inhabit extremely well-oxygenated fast-flowing waters amongst rapids and the bases of waterfalls. It is of utmost importance therefore, that these fish are provided with a decent amount of water movement and oxygenation in the home aquarium. Spraybar returns from external filters should be mounted slightly above the water level to create ‘splashdown’ and additional powerheads should be employed to create extra flow. The chosen plants should be of a more robust nature (e.g. Anubias sp. and Java fern) as Red Line Torpedo Barbs may nibble on soft-leaved and fine-leaved plants. These fish make great companions for other medium sized fish such as many of the loach and rainbowfish species, other temperate barbs, larger Danios etc. A gold strain has been developed and early examples often showed variations in pigmentation, with fish showing different levels of dark pigmentation which came and went. Such fish could be described as calico during periods of light and dark colouration. The other member of the genus (S. chalakkudiensis) is occasionally seen as a wild import and can be distinguished by its dark dorsal fin markings and more limited red patch. A few common names are known for this fish, such as Roseline shark or more alarmingly its native name translates as Bleeding-eyes barb!
Acclimating fish:
- If received after 24-48 hours, slow drip acclimating fish to quarantine tank.
- If received after 2+ days, equalize water temp by floating bag. Try not to pour bag water into aquarium, drain over net externally and drop fish into quarantine tank.
Shipping Countries: South Africa
Shipping States: Gauteng (South Africa), Northern Cape (South Africa), KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), Mpumalanga (South Africa), Free State (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Limpopo (South Africa), Eastern Cape (South Africa), North West (South Africa)
Ready to ship in 1-2 business days
Shipping Policy
Courier costs are determined by delivery location
Durban and Surrounding Areas starting at R50
Major Cities excl. Durban starting at R95
Regional/Outlying areas starting at R150
Any order with the following products listed below may attract a fixed surcharge:
Substrates 9L and above
Certain Hardscapes
Certain products are ONLY for collection in Durban, KZN.
Shipping will occur once payment reflects within our account, the order will be processed and shipped on the following day.
Delivery duration is governed by our courier partners and range between 24-72 hours.
Latest dispatch of plant shipments will be:
Wednesday – Regional/Outlying
Thursday – Central Major Cities
Refund Policy
If the product is found to be faulty within the first 7 days of purchase, we will either replace or refund once suitable evidence is provided in the form of images or video.
Claims resulting from negligence, misuse or incorrect operation of products will be dismissed.
Goods that have been received damaged from the shipping process need to be reported within 30 minutes of being signed for, suitable evidence is required in the form of images or video.
We do not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking.
If your product has a defect which falls within the warranty period, we will assist you in your claims process by providing supplier channels or contact details if we are unable to assist.
In the event that you wish to return your product, the buyer remains responsible for the shipping fee in order to get the product back to us.
Specification: Denison Barb
|
Product Enquiry
R75.00 – R650.00
