{"product_id":"denison-barb-3-pack-or-6-pack","title":"Denison Barb – 3 Pack or 6 Pack","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDenison Barb – 3 Pack or 6 Pack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs are colorful, energetic freshwater schooling fish known for their streamlined silver bodies, bold black lateral stripes, vivid red markings, and yellow-and-black tails. Also called Roseline Sharks, Red-Line Torpedo Barbs, and Red Comet Barbs, they create an impressive display when swimming together in a large freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenison Barbs are schooling fish and should be maintained in groups of at least six.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the 6-pack when starting a new school. The 3-pack is intended for customers adding fish to an existing Denison Barb school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes three small Denison Barbs. This option is recommended for adding to an established school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes six small Denison Barbs and is the recommended option when starting a new school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFish Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSahyadria denisonii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denison Barb, Roseline Shark, Red-Line Torpedo Barb and Red Comet Barb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and Active\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 Gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Gallons or Larger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–77°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs are fast and highly active swimmers that require a long aquarium with plenty of open swimming space. A 75-gallon or larger aquarium is strongly recommended for an established school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plants, smooth rocks, driftwood, and areas of moderate water movement while preserving an open central swimming area. Clean, highly oxygenated water and consistent maintenance are important for their long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure aquarium lid is recommended because these active fish may jump when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchooling Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs should not be kept alone. Maintaining a school of at least six helps them feel secure, encourages natural swimming behavior, and allows their coloration to be displayed more confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-pack should only be purchased when adding to an existing group. Customers beginning a new Denison Barb school should select the 6-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs are omnivores and should receive a varied diet. Offer quality tropical flakes or pellets along with frozen or freeze-dried foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and mysis shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina-based foods and occasional vegetable matter can also be included to support balanced nutrition and strong coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs are compatible with many similarly sized peaceful and active freshwater fish, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Denison Barbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful barbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful loaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid very small, slow-moving, long-finned, highly aggressive, or predatory fish. Tank mates should be comfortable with the Denison Barb’s active swimming behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the aquarium lights dim or turned off during acclimation. Gradually acclimate the fish to the aquarium’s temperature and water conditions, and never add shipping water to the main aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a quiet environment after introduction and allow the new fish time to join the school before offering food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFish Quarantine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish will ship within a 14-day quarantine window, depending on their current stage of quarantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow additional processing time before shipment. Tracking information will be provided once the fish have completed preparation and have been transferred to the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive-Fish Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish ship by FedEx Priority Overnight for a flat $39.99 livestock shipping charge. Orders containing $300 or more in qualifying live animals receive free live-animal shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive-animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the risk of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival and DOA Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour fish are protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Please inspect all livestock immediately upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny dead-on-arrival claim must be submitted within 12 hours of the carrier-recorded delivery time. Clear photographs showing the affected animal outside of the shipping water must be included with the claim. Please do not discard the animal or its packaging until the claim has been reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted after the 12-hour reporting window or without the required photographs may not qualify for coverage. Please review our complete Live Arrival Guarantee before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop With Infinity \u0026amp; Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully coordinated livestock orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtective insulated packaging appropriate for current weather conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriority Overnight live-animal shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Arrival and DOA protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport with acclimation, compatibility, feeding, and ongoing care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal service from experienced aquarium keepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Livestock Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product photographs are representative of the fish you will receive. Natural size, coloration, pattern, and appearance may vary between individual fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenison Barbs are schooling fish and should be maintained in groups of at least six. 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