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Red line torpedo, a larger Barb, this species should only be kept with fish of similar size. Because they are large and schooling fish, they are only suitable for larger aquariums. Even if the specimens in the shop are small, keep in mind that they will grow much larger.
CHARACTERISTICS
| Common Name | Bleeding Eye Barb, Denison’s Flying Fox, Red Comet Barb, Red Line Barb, Red Lined Torpedo Fish, Roseline Shark, Torpedo Barb, Miss Kerala |
| Scientific Name | Puntius denisonii |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Maximum Size | 15 cm |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.8 |
| Temperature | 15°C - 25°C |
| Life Span | 5+ years |
| Behaviour | Peaceful with similarly sized fish |
| Tank Region | Mid Level |
| Gender | Adult females grow a bit larger, are heavier-bodied, and are sometimes less brightly coloured than males. |
Reference: thesprucepets.com
HOW TO SAFELY ADD FISH TO TANK
1. Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
2. Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
3. Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.
NOTE: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.