Gold Roseline Barb (Sahyadria denisonii)

The Gold Roseline Barb is a stunning golden color variant of the popular Denison Barb, also known as the Roseline Shark or Red Torpedo Barb. Featuring a vibrant golden-yellow body accented by striking red markings, this active schooling fish brings exceptional color and movement to large freshwater aquariums. Peaceful, hardy, and highly energetic, the Gold Roseline Barb is an excellent centerpiece species for spacious community tanks.

What We Like About This Fish

• Brilliant golden-yellow coloration
• Attractive red facial markings
• Active and eye-catching schooling fish
• Peaceful with most community species
• Hardy and adaptable
• Excellent centerpiece fish for larger aquariums

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Tank Size: Minimum 50 gallons (190 liters)
• Temperature: 15–25°C (59–77°F)
• pH Level: 6.5–7.8
• KH: 4–10 dKH
• Water Flow: Moderate to strong
• Filtration: Strong filtration recommended

Due to their active nature, Gold Roseline Barbs require plenty of swimming space and highly oxygenated water.

Care Guidelines

• Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, pellets, frozen foods, live foods, and fresh vegetables
• Social Behavior: Peaceful schooling fish; best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Origin: Tank-bred color variant of a species native to India
• Average Adult Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 inches)
• Average Purchase Size: 5–10 cm (2–4 inches)
• Shrimp Safe: No; may prey on small shrimp and tiny invertebrates

Aquarium Setup

Gold Roseline Barbs thrive in spacious aquariums with open swimming areas and strong water movement.

Recommended Decor

• Driftwood
• River stones
• Rock formations
• Open swimming lanes
• Moderate planting

Suitable Plants

• Anubias
• Java Fern
• Vallisneria
• Amazon Sword
• Cryptocoryne

Hardy plants work best as these active fish enjoy swimming through planted areas.

Tank Mates and Compatibility

Gold Roseline Barbs are peaceful and compatible with many similarly sized fish, including:

• Rainbowfish
• Congo Tetras
• Larger Rasboras
• Angelfish
• Severums
• Corydoras Catfish
• Peaceful Loaches

Avoid housing them with aggressive species or very small fish that may become stressed.

Why Keep Gold Roseline Barbs?

The Gold Roseline Barb combines the energetic personality of the classic Denison Barb with a striking golden coloration that stands out in any aquarium. Their peaceful schooling behavior, impressive size, and vibrant appearance make them a superb choice for large community aquariums. When maintained in groups, these fish create an active and colorful display that quickly becomes the highlight of the tank.