Odessa Barb

Add vibrant color and nonstop activity to your freshwater aquarium with the Odessa Barb. One of the most striking barb species available, the Odessa Barb is known for its shimmering silver body accented by a brilliant ruby-red stripe that runs from head to tail. Males display the most intense coloration, especially during breeding or when kept in ideal conditions, while females exhibit a more subtle but equally attractive appearance.

Odessa Barbs are active, peaceful schooling fish that thrive in groups of six or more. Their energetic swimming behavior and eye-catching colors make them an excellent addition to planted aquariums and larger community tanks with other active, peaceful species.

Product Features

• Common Name: Odessa Barb
• Scientific Name: Pethia padamya
• Temperament: Peaceful and active
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore – accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods
• Adult Size: Approximately 2–3 inches
• Recommended Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger
• Temperature: 68–79°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Why You'll Love Them

• Brilliant ruby-red stripe with iridescent silver coloration
• Active schooling fish that adds movement and energy
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Excellent for planted and community aquariums
• Best displayed in schools of six or more

For the best coloration and natural behavior, keep Odessa Barbs in groups with plenty of swimming space and areas of dense vegetation. A varied diet that includes high-quality prepared foods along with frozen or live treats will help enhance their vibrant colors and maintain excellent health.

Each fish is carefully selected, health-checked, and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to acclimate to its new aquarium.

Please Note: As live fish, each Odessa Barb is unique. Males typically develop more vibrant red coloration than females, and color intensity may vary depending on age, diet, and environmental conditions.