Odessa barb care
Pethia padamya
Odessa barb (Pethia padamya) grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 21–26 °C (70–79 °F) with a pH of 6.5–7.5.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size7 cm · 2.8 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature21–26 °C · 70–79 °F
pH6.5–7.5
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
German blue ramParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfishPea pufferBala shark
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Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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