Odessa Barb

Bring vibrant movement and natural beauty to your aquarium with the Odessa Barb, one of the most eye-catching community fish available. Males display a glowing red stripe from nose to tail, offset by dark scales and iridescent silver and gold tones — making them a showstopper in planted or aquascaped tanks.

Easy to care for and full of energy, Odessa Barbs thrive in groups and mix well with peaceful species, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

🐟 Fish Details:

• Common Name: Odessa Barb

• Scientific Name: Pethia padamya

• Adult Size: 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Care Level: Easy

• Minimum Group Size: 6+ (schooling species)

• Origin: Captive-bred

🌿 Aquarium Requirements:

• Tank Size: 60L+ (for a group of 6+)

• Temperature: 22–26°C

• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Ideal Setup: Planted or natural-style aquariums with open swimming space and gentle flow

Odessa Barbs are very hardy and adaptable. Keep them in a group to reduce stress and bring out the best colours — especially in males.

🍽 Diet:

Omnivorous and easy to feed:

• High-quality flakes or small pellets

• Frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia

• Occasional blanched veg (like spinach or courgette)

🤝 Tank Mates:

• Other peaceful barbs (Cherry, Gold)

• Danios, rasboras, corydoras

• Dwarf gourami or peaceful dwarf cichlids
  Avoid aggressive species or fin-nippers.

🛒 Why Choose Our Odessa Barbs?

• Hand-selected for bold colour and health

• Captive-bred and acclimated for UK aquariums

• Great value multi-buy deals available

• Fast UK shipping with live arrival guarantee

• Expert aftercare and setup advice included

Add a flash of red and energy to your aquarium with a shoal of Odessa Barbs – one of the best-kept secrets in community fishkeeping.