Fish Species
Odessa Barb
Pethia padamya
About
A colorful schooling barb with mature males developing a vivid red stripe across the body. It is active and generally peaceful in a sufficiently large group, and it prefers cooler tropical water with plenty of swimming room.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Pethia padamya
Origin Region
Ayeyarwady basin, Myanmar
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
7 cm | 2.8 in
Water Requirements
Subtropical CommunityTemperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH Hardness
4–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–10dKH
Min Tank Size
80L