The Odessa Barb is a striking freshwater barb known for the bright red stripe running along the body of mature males. This colorful and active species is popular among aquarists because it adds vibrant color and lively movement to community aquariums.

Scientific Name: Pethia padamya

Temperament: Peaceful to semi-active

Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods

Minimum Tank Size: 20–30 gallons

Temperature: 70–79°F (21–26°C)

pH: 6.0–7.5

Adult Size: 2–3 inches

Behavior: Odessa Barbs are schooling fish that prefer to be kept in groups of 6 or more. Males develop the bright red stripe and display to females, especially during breeding. They enjoy aquariums with open swimming space along with plants and decorations for cover.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs