Gold Roseline Shark (Sahyadria denisonii)

About the Roseline Shark

A fish with many names, the Roseline Shark, Redline Torpedo Shark, or Denisonii Barb is a vividly colored schooling fish found in the fast moving streams of Western India. With their peaceful, active nature and vibrant red, yellow, and black coloration, this fish has become a favorite in the aquarium hobby – especially among planted tank hobbyists. Although hardy, these fish prefer well-oxygenated water with some current and will display their best colors when excellent water quality is maintained. As a shoaling fish in the wild, they are best kept in groups of 6 or more in the aquarium.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons

Water Temperature: 60-77 °F

Water pH: 6.5-7.8

Social Group: 6+

Diet: Omnivorous; Dried Spirulina Flakes, Commercial Flakes/Pellets with higher protein, frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms, live baby brine shrimp, daphnia

Compatible with: Angelfish, Apistogramma, Bolivian Rams, Bristlenose Pleco, Platy, Bamboo Shrimp, Rummynose Tetras, and more.