Denison's Barb - in The Aquarium

In The Aquarium

This fish is a relatively new addition to the fish keeping hobby. The Denison's barb is a schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. They tend to be peaceful but some have been known to be slightly aggressive around food, especially if kept in less space than they require. They eat bloodworms, shrimp, meat, fish flake and some vegetation. A similar fish, Puntius chalakudiensis is sometimes confused with this fish, but it is a larger, less colourful and a more aggressive species.