Description
A stunning barb that will show it’s true beauty once it is established in an aquarium. They males look even more vibrant in colour when they are getting ready to breed. A great choice if you are looking to keep temperate fish and reduce the need for a heater in your aquarium.
Special requirements: Odessa barbs thrive in slightly acidic, planted tanks. Best kept in groups of six or more to promote natural behaviour and educe aggression.
Diet: At Wirral Aquatics we feed EBO Pro soft artemia, insect, mussel and spirulina. We also feed live foods including daphnia and brine shrimp.
Tank size: 100l+ for a group of six, the bigger the group, the larger the tank required.
Tank mates: Odessa barbs are generally peaceful but they can nip fins and be quick to consume food first at meal times. Choose tank mates that do not have long fins or are slow moving.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
Ordering livestock
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