{"product_id":"odessa-barb","title":"Live Tropical Freshwater Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdessa Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd vibrant color and nonstop activity to your freshwater aquarium with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdessa Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdessa 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Odessa Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePethia padamya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant ruby-red stripe with iridescent silver coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive schooling fish that adds movement and energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for planted and community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest displayed in schools of six or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fish is carefully selected, health-checked, and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to acclimate to its new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RV","offers":[{"title":"1 BARB X $4.50","offer_id":45848485200111,"sku":"","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 BARB X $4.50","offer_id":45724093645039,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5018\/6041\/products\/81e2d4fda64852d58d392d389062c3b1_1024.jpg?v=1531199954","url":"https:\/\/www.coastgemusa.com\/products\/odessa-barb","provider":"Coast Gem USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}