Odessa barb
Pethia padamya · Cyprinidae
Also known as Red-line torpedo relative
Beginner
Males carry a broad red stripe that intensifies in a group; peaceful for a barb.
In short: An Odessa barb needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) and pH 6.5–7.8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–7.8
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–7.8
- Hardness
- 5–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen foods, greens.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Myanmar
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Ponds and slow streams
- Natural conditions
- Cool to moderate temperatures, medium hardness.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- DaniosCorydorasLoaches
- Avoid
- Long-finned fishVery warm tanks
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males show the red stripe; females are silvery.
- Notes
- Egg scatterer over mops.
- Common ailments
- IchFin nipping when underpopulated
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