Barb – Redline Torpedo (Sahyadria denisonii) 3-4cm

Redline Torpedo Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) 5cm

Red Line Torpedo Barbs are characterized by a torpedo-shaped body with silver scales, a red line running from their snout, 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.

As they mature, a distinctive green/blue marking on top of the head develops. Red Line Torpedo Barbs can reach a length of 15 centimeters (6 inches) but typically will only reach 9–11 centimeters (3.5–4.3 inches)

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• Species – Sahyadria denisonii
• Common Name – Redline Torpedo barb
• Origin – West India
• Diet – Omnivore
• PH Range – 6.5 – 7.5
• Temperature – Tropical 22-25°c
• Breed Type – egg layer
• max Size – approximately 15cm
• Sex – Un-sexed