Odessa Barb Pethia padamya
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pethia padamya
Origin region
South Asia (Myanmar)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–26.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South Asia (Myanmar)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; use mesh or mops; infusoria then BBS for fry.
Notes
Males show striking red lateral band; lively shoaler.