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Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark)

Sahyadria denisonii

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature15–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark)
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Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Sahyadria denisonii · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & African Butterfly Fish

Sahyadria denisonii · Pantodon buchholzi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & African Jewel Cichlid

Sahyadria denisonii · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & African Lungfish

Sahyadria denisonii · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Sahyadria denisonii · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Amano Shrimp

Sahyadria denisonii · Caridina multidentata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Sahyadria denisonii · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Amazon Puffer

Sahyadria denisonii · Colomesus asellus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Apple Snail

Sahyadria denisonii · Pomacea maculata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Assassin Snail

Sahyadria denisonii · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Sahyadria denisonii · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Bala Shark

Sahyadria denisonii · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Bamboo Shrimp

Sahyadria denisonii · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Sahyadria denisonii · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Sahyadria denisonii · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Sahyadria denisonii · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Sahyadria denisonii · Betta splendens

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Sahyadria denisonii · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Black Neon Tetra

Sahyadria denisonii · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Black Pacu

Sahyadria denisonii · Colossoma macropomum

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Black Skirt Tetra

Sahyadria denisonii · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Sahyadria denisonii · Physella acuta

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Sahyadria denisonii · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Denison Barb (Roseline Shark) & Blind Cave Tetra

Sahyadria denisonii · Astyanax mexicanus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Denison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful