11/14/2025
Along with Photography my other Nerd thing to do is Fish Tanks.
Denison Barb- The Denison barb, also known as the Roseline Shark or Red-line Torpedo Barb, is a striking, torpedo-shaped freshwater fish with a red and black stripe along its body. It is an endangered species native to India, but is popular in the aquarium trade. In an aquarium, it is a peaceful, active schooling fish that needs to be kept in groups of at least six and requires a large tank with strong filtration and water flow.
Appearance
Body: Torpedo-shaped with a silver body.
Coloration: A bright red line runs from the snout through the eye, with a black line running just below it from the snout to the tail.
Fins: The dorsal fin is edged in red, and the caudal fin has black and yellow stripes.
Mature fish: May develop a greenish hue on the head.
Size: Denison barbs typically grow to about 4.7 to 6 inches (12-15 cm) in length, though they can
