Golden Roseline Barb Care Guide
Sahyadria denisonii
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Bioload Score
5000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, algae, plant matter and quality prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful similarly sized barbs, danios, larger tetras, rainbowfish, peaceful loaches and small peaceful catfish.
Good to Know
The Golden Roseline Barb is a selectively developed colour form of Sahyadria denisonii, a species often called the Miss Kerala fish because of its origin in the Indian state of Kerala.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer and more intensely coloured, while females are fuller-bodied, especially when carrying eggs.
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