(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Sahyadria denisonii
Common Name: Gold Roseline Barb
Adult Size: 4 - 5 inches
Life Expectancy: 5 - 7 years
Habitat: The Gold Roseline Barb is a color morph of the Denisonii Barb, which is. native to the freshwater streams of the Western Ghats in southern India. While the wild-type fish is found in India, the Gold Roseline Barb is primarily a selectively bred, captive-bred version for the aquarium hobby and was developed in Indonesia.
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 72 - 79° F
- pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
- Water Hardness: 4 - 10
Temperament: Peaceful, active schooling fish that are good for community tanks, but they should be kept in groups of at least six.
Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; will eat high-quality flakes, pellets, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp .
Gender: Males are typically brighter and more slender, while females are a more golden color, plumper and rounder in the belly. Males often develop more red coloration, a red-orange belly (during breeding), and can have black edges on their fins, while females are duller.
Freshwater Compatibility Chart
