Torpido Barb (Puntius denisonii)

Ortak İsim	Torpido Barb
Bilimsel Adı	Puntius denisonii
Dağıtım	Asya, Güney Hindistan
Beslenme	Omnivor(Etçil ve Otçul).Barblar arasında yemek seçmeyen bir balıktır.Her türlü sebze içerikli yemler verilebilir.Renk ve gelişimi için protein içerikli  yemler ve canlı yemler tercih edilmelidir.
Mizaç	Barışçıl.
Bakım	Çok etkin bir balık olduğundan, büyük akvaryumlar tercih edilmelidir.Akvaryum saklanabileceği bitkiler, mango kütüğü ve kayalarla dizayn edilmelidir.Etkin bir yüzücü olduğundan, mutlaka, yüzeceği geniş alanlar burakılmalıdır.
PH	6.5-7.5
Sıcaklık	15C - 25C
Maksimum   Boy	14 cm
Cinsiyet
Üretim
Varyansları
Ana renkler	Altın, Kırmızı, Siyah

Common Names:

Denison Barb Red Line Barb Red Line Torpedo Barb Torpedo Barb

Synonyms:

Barbus denisonii Crossocheilus denisonii Labeo denisonii

Family:

Cyprinidae

Category:

Cyprinids

Distribution:

Asia; South India

Main Ecosystem:

Stream; Quickly-flowing, high elevation streams.

Temperament:

Schooling; Peaceful and active. This is a schooling species.

Diet:

Ominvore; The Denisonii Barb, like most members of the genus, is not a picky eater. This fish will readily accept flakes, sinking pellets, and other processed foods, as well as small live and frozen foods. It will also eat many kinds of fruit and vegetables, and may pick at soft aquarium plants.

Care:

A large tank is needed for this extremely active species. The tank should have open swimming areas, but also plants, driftwood, rocks, or other objects to provide hiding places. The Denisonii Barb does not need a heated tank.

pH:

6.5 - 7.5

Temperature:

15°C - 25°C 59°F - 77°F

Hardness:

Potential Size:

Male: 14cm (5.5") Female: 14cm (5.5")

Water Region:

All; All

Activity:

Diurnal; Diurnal

Gender:

Unable to determine.

Breeding:

Not observed in aquarium.

Variants:

Comments:

This barb was discovered and scientifically described in 1865, though it has not become popular in the hobby until recently. This sudden surge in popularity has given rise to the misconception that this species was only discovered a few years ago. Because all specimens available in retail stores are imported from the wild, prices remain very high. Despite the high cost for a shoal of this species, many hobbyists are acquiring them and finding that they make great fish for peaceful community tank

Main Colours:

Gold, Red, Black

Markings:

Striped Horizontal

Mouth:

Normal

Tail:

Forked