Odessa Barb

Odessa Barb £2.49 The Odessa Barb – Pethia padamya is a very striking fish that is often overlooked in shops. At first glance they appear grey and drab, but once they are settled into a home aquarium, they become something very different. The males colour up into a darker form with a striking red stripe along the lateral line. When they are breeding, the colours intensify further. This is a great choice of fish for those who would like to stick with Temperate (cold water) set ups, but don’t have the space for goldfish. Odessa Barbs have been in the hobby since the 1970’s, but their exact habitat was unknown until fairly recently. They were named “Odessa” not because they were originally found in Odessa, but because it’s the first port where they were first available for trade. They are in fact native to Myanmar.