Golden Roseline Shark – Sahyadria denisonii (Gold Denison Barb)

Golden Roseline Shark – Sahyadria denisonii (Gold Denison Barb)

Add vibrant color and movement to your aquarium with the Golden Roseline Shark (also known as the Gold Denison Barb). This stunning freshwater fish is a selectively bred variant of the popular Roseline Shark (Sahyadria denisonii), featuring a brilliant gold body accented with red and black markings along the head and dorsal line.

Graceful and active, Golden Roseline Sharks are peaceful schooling fish that thrive in clean, well-oxygenated aquariums. Their bold coloration and energetic swimming make them a showpiece in planted or community tanks.

Features:

• 🐟 Scientific Name: Sahyadria denisonii
• 🌎 Origin: Western Ghats, India
• 🌈 Coloration: Metallic gold body with red stripe and subtle black highlights
• 💧 Temperament: Peaceful and social – best in small groups
• 🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods
• 🪸 Tank Level: Mid to top swimmer

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–79°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• KH: 5–12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
• Flow: Moderate to strong; prefers high oxygen and clean water

Behavior & Compatibility:
Golden Roseline Sharks are peaceful schooling fish that do best in groups of 5 or more. Ideal tankmates include rainbowfish, rasboras, Congo tetras, gouramis, and larger peaceful barbs. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.