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How to look afterPuntius denisoni

Denisons Flying Fox

(Other members of the genus Puntius)

ADULT SIZE: 15 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Moderately soft and acidic

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18-25 C

FOOD: Feed Puntius denisoni live and dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from India

AQUARIUM CARE: An active shoaling barb that is endangered in the wild. A comparatively large species, this brightly coloured fish has become more popular in the aquarium trade in recent years.

BREEDING: Unknown

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This species is also referred to as the ‘redline torpedo barb’

This species is sociable, and good for the community tank

BREEDING: Unknown

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This page summarises breeding reports provided by visitors to this site, along with some statistical analysis. Please feel free to contribute – whatever your experience!

1 breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below. You can read the full reports here.

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Water conditions: Moderately soft and acidic	Water temperature: 24-27^oC
Disposition: Slightly timid	Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)	Breeding problems: Poor egg survival
Sex ratio: Almost all males	Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Sucess: Very sucessful	Years Experience: 3
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 21st August 2019	Breeding date: 2019
Breeder: Chase Gartzke	Location: South Carolina, USA

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