Can Denison Barb Live With Flowerhorn Cichlid?
❌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 Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–77°F | 80–86°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 6" | 12" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Flowerhorn Cichlid
Hybrid
intermediateaggressive55+ gal
The Flowerhorn Cichlid (Hybrid) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 12 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Denison Barb:
For Flowerhorn Cichlid:
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