Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya)
The Odessa Barb is a vibrant and lively species that brings a burst of color to any freshwater aquarium. With its bright red to orange coloration, especially in males, it is an eye-catching addition to community tanks. This species is hardy, active, and thrives in schools, where it exhibits playful behavior and adds motion to the tank. Odessa Barbs are peaceful but can become nippy in smaller tanks, so it’s best to keep them with other species that are similarly active and non-aggressive. Their hardy nature makes them suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community aquariums with active fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
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Temperature Range: 22–28°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful but can be nippy; best with other active, non-aggressive fish
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Max Size: 6–7 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
