Species · Sahyadria denisonii

Denison barb: tank size, water and tank mates

Large active barb needing a long tank and strong oxygenation. SF lists genus Dawkinsia.

Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank75 US gal
Temperature16–25 °C (61–77 °F)
pH6.8–7.8
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of6+
Swimsmid
Shrimp & snailsCaution

Check a tank with Denison barb

Good tank mates for Denison barb

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African butterflyfish · African dwarf frog · Angelfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Black skirt tetra · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Blue acara · Bolivian ram · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Celestial pearl danio · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Common / comet goldfish · Congo tetra

Avoid with Denison barb

Agassiz's dwarf cichlid (temperature) · Boeseman's rainbowfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (temperature) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Discus (temperature) · Firemouth cichlid (temperature) · German blue ram (temperature) · Jack Dempsey (aggression) · Jewel cichlid (aggression) · Moonlight gourami (temperature) · Paradise fish (aggression) · Pea puffer (aggression) · Threadfin rainbowfish (temperature) · Zebra pleco (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.