{"product_id":"odessa-barb","title":"Odessa Barb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya) is an omnivorous freshwater tropical fish native to South East Asia and the Himalayas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis fish can be found in shallow freshwater streams in China, India, Nepal, and Thailand. Scarlett Barb is the name given to this bright Barb because of its iridescent colourful scales that cover its body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Odessa Barb is well-known and well-liked for its funny lively behavior and zipping around its tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Odessa Barb is a resilient fish that lives three to five years in both its native habitat and captivity. To allow your Odessa Barb to live the longest and healthiest life possible, immaculate stable water conditions must be maintained, as this fish is extremely sensitive to frequent changes in water conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis little fish can grow to be three to four inches long, and under ideal conditions, it can grow to be five inches long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eConsidering its size, the Odessa barb grows extremely swiftly. With the right nutrition and water conditions, this fish will be fully matured in three to four months. The Odessa Barb is a tiny, fast-growing fish that thrives in clean water and with a suitable diet. The Odessa Barb is a small, fast-growing fish that will provide years of entertainment if fed properly and kept in immaculate water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe female Odessa Barb, also known as the Scarlet Barb, has a silver and pink body with a black patch above the pectoral fin. The male has a stunning brilliant red stripe running horizontally from the head to the tail and is black to silver in hue. They are very attractive and vivacious fish that prefer to swim in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey do require at least 30 gallons of soft, somewhat acidic water in a well-planted tank. Add rocks and driftwood to the aquarium, but leave enough room for swimming. The Scarlet Barb is a fast-moving fish that can bother or even nibble the fins of larger, slower-moving fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen attempting to breed the Odessa Barb, it is better to keep several Barbs in the same aquarium until they couple off. After a pair has formed, the female will lay her eggs, followed by the male to fertilize. After around 5 days, the fry will be able to swim freely. Feed newly hatched brine shrimp fry until they are large enough to eat crushed flake food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Odessa Barb requires a variety of nutrients, including vegetables and meaty items. Feed a high-quality flake diet along with freeze-dried, live, and frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Odessa Barb is considered semi-aggressive but will push smaller, susceptible fish around. They may also nibble at the fins of slower-moving tankmates. Aggressive behavior is frequent even within their species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRosy Barb, Cherry Barb, Cory Catfish, Most Types Of Plecos, Clown Loach, Tinfoil Barb, Pictus Catfish, Neon Tetra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFeed your tiger barbs twice a day if possible, or once a day if your schedule allows. Every day, feed your fish high-quality flake food. Once a day, feed them bloodworms, brine shrimp, boiled lettuce, or zucchini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822686036129,"sku":"SFFDBXC143-Odessa Barb","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/285_odessa-barb.jpg?v=1773645564","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/odessa-barb","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}