Are barbs community fish?

Can you keep Odessa barbs in an aquarium?

A well planted aquarium is recommended, but an open area for swimming should also be included in the set up. Compared to tropical fish species, the Odessa barbs are used to rather cold water temperatures; from 14 to 22°C (64.5 – 71.5°F). They are therefore suitable for unheated indoor aquariums.

Are swamp barbs good for aquariums?

The Swamp Barb is relatively peaceful and makes an ideal addition to a community aquarium. You can combine them with most peaceful fish of a larger size as they are not considered as food and also those of a brave enough disposition not to be intimidated by its size and active nature.

What types of fish can live with Odessa barbs?

The Odessa Barbs are perfect for keeping in common aquariums with other types of fish, as it has a calm character. First of all, other types of barbs will become ideal neighbors: Sumatran Barb, mutants, Denison Barb, Cherry Barb, Tiger Barb, etc. You can also keep them with Zebrafish, Congo Tetra, Swordtail fish, Neon tetra, Black Skirt Tetra, etc.

How to breed Odessa barbs?

Odessa Barbs are spawning fish that do not show concern for offspring. For their breeding, you will need a small aquarium of 10-15 liters, on the bottom of which you need to put a grid and small-leaved plants. The water level should not exceed 15-20 cm.

What should I Feed my swamp barb?

The Swamp Barb is unfussy when it comes to food, so is easily-fed. However, for the best colours and condition, you should offer frequent meals of small live and frozen fares such as artemia, daphnia and bloodworm, as well as high quality, dried flakes and granules.

Can you keep Odessa barb with Bichir?

You can’t keep the Odessa barb together with large and predatory fishes, for example, with rope fish, bichir since they will treat barb as food. Slow long-finned fishes are also unsuitable tank mates for this barb. In the wild feeds on insects, their larvae, plant food and detritus.

What do fish eat in a planted tank?

Heavily planted tanks are ideal for them, but make sure you choose some hardy species as they like to nibble on plants. They’re omnivorous fish and enjoy all types of foods such as flakes, live, freeze-dried or frozen foods.

Can you keep Odessa barbs with other fish?

Make sure not to keep Odessa barbs with large and aggressive fishes like bichir and rope fish, who can try to eat the smaller fish. Also, avoid slow swimming fishes with large fins such as Angelfish as the barbs tend to nip at the fins.

Where to find Odessa barb in Myanmar?

The word ‘padamya’ from Burmese language means ‘ruby’. The Odessa barb is encountered in Myanmar in Irrawaddy River and its tributary Chindwin River. Also the fish was found in an artificially impounded body in one of the villages. Typical waters where the fish can be found are backwaters and ponds of large and middle sized rivers.

How can you tell a male from a female Odessa barb?

Male Odessa barbs have very slender, streamlined bodies. This difference is more pronounced in mature Odessa barbs, particularly as breeding season nears. You can also tell male and female Odessa barbs from each other by their behavior, particularly around breeding season.

What kind of fish is Odessa barb?

The Odessa barb (Pethia padamya) is a species of cyprinid fish known from Central Myanmar where it is known to occur in an artificial pond above the Anisakan Falls and also from the lower Chindwin River.

Where do opodessa barbs come from?

Odessa barbs come from Myanmar in southeast Asia. Their bright colors are aom the reasons they’re common in home aquariums.

Do Odessa barbs attack tiger barbs?

The Odessa Barb is also a very peaceful fish, so they won’t attack your Tiger Barbs either. Moreover, their diet is more or less the same as that of a Tiger Barb, and so are the living conditions which they require to survive and be healthy.

Is Pethia padamya a separate species from Odessa barb?

In 2008 Pethia padamya was described as a separate species. The word ‘padamya’ from Burmese language means ‘ruby’. The Odessa barb is encountered in Myanmar in Irrawaddy River and its tributary Chindwin River. Also the fish was found in an artificially impounded body in one of the villages.

Can you add an Odessa barb to a tank with tiger barb?

You can add them to a tank with Tiger Barb without a worry. The Odessa Barb is another Barb fish so the Tiger Barb generally are calm around them. The fact that the Odessa Barb grows to 4 inches also helps it stay clear of the Tiger Barb.

What do Odo Odessa barbs eat?

Odessa Barbs are picky and voracious, so the diet should be varied and balanced. As a treat, you can offer them bread crumbs or pieces of fish. From plant foods, spinach or lettuce can be given. From live food, it will be preferable:

What is a Pethia padamya?

Odessa Barbs (Pethia padamya) are a freshwater fish that comes from Southeast Asia. They are pretty much exclusively found in the country of Myanmar but some have reported seeing them in nearby countries too (these reports haven’t been verified). The waters where they originate are rich in vegetation and slightly acidic.

What is the pH of Odessa barb?

Soft and slightly acidic is best long-term. pH: <7.5, dH: up to 12 degrees. The Odessa Barb was once thought to be a hybrid of two barb species, but it recently came to light that this fish has a natural distribution area in a remote area of Myanmar.

Where did the Odessa barb come from?

The Odessa Barb was once thought to be a hybrid of two barb species, but it recently came to light that this fish has a natural distribution area in a remote area of Myanmar. It is likely that the tank-raised fish we see today originated from this area.

How can I prolong the life of my tiger barb fish?

Diet and water conditions are quite important to prolonging the lives of your tiger barb fish, however, other factors can also contribute to adding a bit more time to their years.