Denison barb - Puntius denisonii

Scientific name: Puntius denisonii

Common name: Denison barb

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 14 - 15 cm (5.51 - 5.91 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 21°N (71.43 - 375ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C (71.6 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

All foods offered will be accepted. Use a quality flake or sinking pellets for the staple diet. Give treats twice a week of live or frozen foods in the form of blood worms or brine shrimp. Denison barbs may nibble at softer, delicate plants for another food source.

Origin

Asia; Denison barbs are mostly found in South India.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

As of yet, there are no reported cases of Puntius denisonii breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Puntius denisonii is 5-7 years.

Short description

Denison barbs are very active so a large tank is required with open swimming spaces. Plants, rocks, and wood should also be added to provide hiding places. Lower temperatures are accepted by this fish so in warmer countries a heater may not be required in the tank. As this fish has become very popular there is some concern to the wild stocks being depleted to fulfil the demand in the aquarium industry.

Pictures

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