General information - Puntius denisonii popularly known as Redline

torpedo barb, Denison barb, Redline barb red comet barb in trade

parlance and the most wanted fresh water aquarium pet of the

Western Ghats of India. Puntius denisonii fondly called “Miss Kerala”

by aquarium hobbyists is widely distributed in several rivers of Kerala. 

Puntius denisonii the beautiful Red Line Torpedo barb, Puntius denisonii,

is a relative new kid on the block. In the wild, these fish inhabit fast-

flowing freshwater streams and rivers in India. Puntius denisonii has a

torpedo shaped body with silver scales, a red line running from the nose,

through the eye, back towards the middle of the body, and below the red

line, a black line that runs the length of the fish to the tail. The Denisonii

belong to barb genus.    

Common Name - Red-Lined Torpedo Barb, Rose Line Shark,

Denison's Barb 

Scientific Name - Puntius denisonii 

Family – Cyprinidae  

Origin - Southern India 

Size – Up to 15 cm (6 inches) 

First discovered - Day, 1865 

Photo by: Nisso

will accept almost any given food. accept flakes, sinking pellets, and small live and frozen foods.       

Behavior - Peaceful 

Maintenance and care – The Puntius denisonii prefer a larger tank, 200 liter or up with plenty of

swimming space and well planted. They are extremely fast and active and should be kept in schools

of 4-6. As tank mates the Puntius denisonii prefer peaceful fish such as barbs, peaceful tetras and

rainbow fish. The Puntius denisonii prefer a tank with a decent current, which will highly oxygen water. 

Water Parameters - Temperature: 15C - 25C (59F - 77F), PH: 6.5-7.5, KH: 4-10 

Breeding – Not yet breed in captivity

Photo by: Killer