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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Denison's / red-line torpedo barb live with Tinfoil barb?

Denison's / red-line torpedo barb

Denison's / red-line torpedo barb

Sahyadria denisonii

peaceful~12cm
Tinfoil barb

Tinfoil barb

Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

peaceful~35cm
VerdictGOOD

Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.

In many setups, Denison's / red-line torpedo barb and Tinfoil barb are often kept together in a suitable peaceful community when temperature and pH are matched and the tank is sized for adults. Individual behaviour, filtration, and layout still decide whether it works in your home.

Compatibility score

100/100

Profile confidence: high

How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.

Min tank

500L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 500L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C20–25°C shared
Denison's / red-line torpedo barbTinfoil barbShared window
pH
Range6.5–7.5 shared
Denison's / red-line torpedo barbTinfoil barbShared window

Assessment details

  1. Compatible temperaments

    Both Denison's / red-line torpedo barb and Tinfoil barb share a peaceful temperament.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Denison's / red-line torpedo barb should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • •Tinfoil barb should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
  • •Tinfoil barb reaches ~35cm: tank length and turning room matter more than the litre number. A tall, short tank of the same volume is not equivalent.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Seriously Fish. Sahyadria denisonii

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Sahyadria denisonii

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Sahyadria denisonii

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

  • Seriously Fish. Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.

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