Aquarist Species:  Pethia padamya

Aquarist: Selectpet606

Species Profile: Pethia padamya

Common Name:   Odessa Barb

Description:   Males: Have a bright, shimmering red stripe running horizontally from head to tail, with a black spot above the pectoral fin. Females: Are less colorful, often silver or pink, and become plumper when carrying eggs. Size: Reach about 2 to 2.8 inches (5-7 cm).

Category:   Cyprinids

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Myanmar

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2022

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have Reared Fry?   Yes