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Odessa Barb
Pethia padamya
A red male flank band and dark markings in translucent yellow fins.
Dark scale edges form a mesh over the silver body. Mature males develop a broad red-orange flank band; females are plainer members of the same species.
- Adult length
- Up to 4.6 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 16–25 °C
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hardness
- 5–20 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Recorded from clear flowing water over limestone with little aquatic vegetation and beds of gravel or mud.
Males display and compete.
Appearance and identification
Compare the horizontal male stripe with the red forebody and dark rear of a displaying black ruby barb. Puntius padamya is an earlier name.
Same-species behaviour
Keep a mixed-sex group.
Space requirements
An 80 × 30 cm base and a mixed-sex group of at least 8–10. Allow adult group space and swimming room.
Diet and feeding
Rotate suitable prepared foods, small frozen or live foods and plant-containing foods.
Compatibility limits
Match size, activity and environment, then observe individuals.
Aquarium environment
Keep plant cover and open water.
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