Denison Barbs & Tankmates?

[wendywc]

So I'm not good with google today... I couldn't find any specific details on these guys. My questions are: Are they outgoing or shy? And what other fish are they compatible with? I was thinking about having a few once I finally get my 55 gallon tank setup.

Anyone here have any? Please let me know how your experiences with them have been. Thanks.

 

[geezer]

I only have one of these fellas. They are great tankmates and I don't know if we got lucky but ours is pretty good. He doesnt bother anyone, he just swims around. I have heard that they need to be in groups of at least three or they can get aggressive. I am working my way up to buying more of them, they are just bloody expensive here ($35 for one). They are also jumpers. We have a variety of fish and the denison barb gets along with them all.

Good luck!

 

[wendywc]

Thanks, of course your tank size is also 2X bigger than mine too.

 

[geezer]

True but I have only had the 95 since sept so before that the denison was in an over crowded 55 gallon and he was still really good!