Can Denison Barb Live With Flowerhorn?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Denison Barb needs 60–77°F, Flowerhorn Cichlid needs 80–86°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Denison Barb | Flowerhorn | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 59–77°F | 75–86°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 53 gal | 79 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
intermediatepeaceful53+ gal
The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, red stripe, black stripe coloration. Also called roseline shark. Mid.
Full care guide →Flowerhorn
Hybrid cichlid
intermediateaggressive79+ gal
The Flowerhorn (Hybrid cichlid) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, orange, blue, gold (varies by strain) coloration. Man-made hybrid. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Denison Barb:
For Flowerhorn:
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