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Denison Barbs

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by NoctuVide, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. NoctuVide

    NoctuVide Thread Starter Member

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    Well, I finally picked up 4 more of these guys today. They are quite a bit older, so they have nice coloration. Two of the ones I picked up were from another store, and didn't have the nice dark red line, but as soon as I introduced them to the rest of the school, they colored up really quickly. These pictures do not do them justice by any means. Now I need to get a lot more plants and make more caves.
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    Now I want some. Those guys are very cool looking.
     
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    :) fishenvy Anthony!

    They are cool looking though! ;)
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 20, 2009
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    look pretty good!
     
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    I've seen those types of barbs at my local lfs, I was iffy on buying them because I knew nothing about them?
    Are they aggressive? Any info you can provide on them would prove helpful.
    Thanks~
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 21, 2009
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  6. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    According to LiveAquaria...

    Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
    Care Level: Easy
    Temperament: Peaceful
    Water Conditions: 60-77° F, pH 6.8-7.8, KH 4-10
    Max. Size: 4½"
    Color Form: Black, Red, White
    Diet: Omnivore
    Origin: India
    Family: Cyprinidae
     
    Anthony, Feb 21, 2009
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    Thanks for the info, I think I'll pass for now until I hear how they do in a planted setup (worried they may be plant munchers)....mouthwise not worried about them eating any of the fish.
     
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    NoctuVide Thread Starter Member

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    Yea, supposedly they will munch on more delicate plants (thinner leaves etc.) I guess incorporating cucumber or zucchini into their diet is also a good idea.
     
    NoctuVide, Feb 21, 2009
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    NoctuVide Thread Starter Member

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    Took a video of them swimming around the tank. You can also see the Swords and the Loaches. I can't wait to get more caves and plants in the tank...
     
    NoctuVide, Feb 21, 2009
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    Wow, talk about the pop they give the tank! VERY Dramatic.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 21, 2009
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    NoctuVide Thread Starter Member

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    some new pics
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    NoctuVide, Feb 27, 2009
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    Did you catch the comment I left about the clown loaches getting up to 1' in length? Your going to have problems with them in a 55g once they start to grow...unless you have a larger tank/someone to transfer them to.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 28, 2009
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