Roseline Shark Sahyadria denisonii

About the Roseline Shark

Roseline Sharks, also called Denison's Barbs, are one of the most popular aquarium fishes for a reason. These peaceful barbs shoal back and forth across the tank constantly and make great tankmates for Rainbowfish, most schooling fish, and peaceful cichlids.

If kept in small numbers, it is likely for this fish to become stressed and nip the fins of tankmates. The best way to prevent this is to keep them in groups of 6 or more so they are preoccupied with displaying and sparring rather than harassing other species.

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.