Description
Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya) – a stunning, active freshwater fish with striking red and black coloration, making it one of the most beautiful barb species.
Key Features
- 🎨 Vibrant red body with bold black markings
- 🏊 Active schooling behaviour – brings life to any tank
- 💪 Hardy and adaptable – great for beginners
- 🇿🇦 Bred in South Africa
Care Requirements
| Scientific Name |
Pethia padamya |
| Adult Size |
5-6 cm |
| Minimum Tank Size |
60 cm (60 litres) |
| Temperature |
22-26°C |
| pH Range |
6.5-7.5 |
| Diet |
Omnivore – quality flake, pellet, live foods |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Tank Setup & Compatibility
Keep in schools of 6+ for best colour and behaviour. Planted tanks with open swimming areas bring out their best colours. Compatible with other active community fish of similar size.
Shipping Information
We take great care in packaging and shipping our live fish. All fish are carefully bagged with oxygen and shipped in insulated boxes to ensure they arrive healthy.
- 📅 We ship orders Monday through Thursday only. No weekend shipping to avoid delays.
- ⏰ Order cut-off: Wednesday 10:00 AM for same-week dispatch.
- 🚚 Delivery typically takes 1-2 business days depending on your location in South Africa.
- 🐟 Live arrival guaranteed - if your fish arrives DOA, we will replace or refund.
- 📦 Shipping is via overnight courier to all major centers in South Africa.
Fish Care Tips
When your fish arrive, please acclimate them slowly to your aquarium water temperature and parameters. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15-20 minutes, then gradually add small amounts of your tank water to the bag before releasing.
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