Common Name: Odessa Barb

      Water Conditions- Temp. 70-80, Plants are Very Important for 
      Security, Low to Moderate Light for Best Color, Tank of  
      at least 20 Gallons, Water Changes.

       Behavior- Schooling, Community Fish.

       Breeding- Adhesive Egg Scatterers

       Size- 2.5 inches

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    Occasionally seen as one of a number of fish referred to as the “Odessa Barb”, Puntius
    padamya is far more colorful and brilliant than just about any other freshwater fish, even
    rivaling the intensity of color in saltwater fish.

     After 5 years of selective breeding, this fish now is consistently bright red with deep
    black lace markings. See Videos for most recent stock.

    This species was only recently described as P. padamya, in 2008.

    Puntius padamya is a peaceful, active, omnivorous community fish best kept in groups
    of 5 or more in at least a 30 gallon aquarium. They show their best color when at 74-78
    degrees, low to moderate light, plants for security, active aeration and a darker bottom.
    The males are always at full color when they are comfortable, intensifying when being fed.
    A group of them is a spectacular broad splash of red (see video) that can be seen from
    across the room, unlike anything I had ever seen in any other tropical fish. Customers
    have written with tips they have found to help keep them at their most intense color
    most consistently, which are covered in the care guide Here. Though this fishroom is
    primarily livebearers, this has proven to be one of the most satisfying fish to selectively
    breed and work with.

    It has taken about 2 years to dial in the breeding of this fish, and we are constantly working
    toward larger spawns that grow quickly. There are pics of both 3 week and 6 month old fry 
    at the Breeding page, where how we breed them is discussed.

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    This shows the difference between the
    male and female coloration. The female
    is the top fish in this photo. Females don't
    possess the red stripe, and show
    both spots on their side. Males lose the 2nd
    spot near the tail as they mature.

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