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Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya)
Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya)
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Key Species Facts
- Scientific Name: Pethia padamya
- Origin: Myanmar (Irrawaddy and Chindwin river basins)
- Size: 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches)
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
- Temperament: Active, peaceful, and social (though males may lightly spar with each other)
Care Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 60 to 120 liters (15 to 30 gallons) for a small group
- Water Temperature: 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F)
- Water pH: 6.0 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Group Size: Best kept in a shoaling group of at least 6 individuals (8–10 is ideal) to minimize skittishness and reduce nipping
- Diet: Omnivorous; accept quality flakes, micro-pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms
Appearance and Behavior
- Males: Feature a striking, neon ruby-red horizontal stripe along a metallic silver-gold body with dark speckling.
- Females: More subdued and silvery-olive with translucent fins and no bright red stripe.
- Tank Mates: Excellent with fast-moving community fish like tetras, danios, and corydoras. Avoid keeping them with very slow-moving, long-finned fish (such as delicate angelfish) which may get their fins nipped. Local availability in New Zealand can be checked through specialized livestock suppliers like
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