Puntius sp
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| Odessa Barb | |
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| Odessa Barb | |
| Species | Puntius sp |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 6.35 cm
2-2.5 " (5.1-6.4cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Odessa Barb, Scarlet Barb
[edit] Species Note
- This colourful barb first appeared in the fish markets near the port of Odessa, Russia around 1972.
- No naturally occurring specimens of this barb was identified in nature when first introduced to the aquarists in the 1970s. It was speculated to be a hybrid of possibly Puntius ticto, Puntius cumingi, Puntius conchonius, Puntius stoliczkanus etc.
- However, more recent specimens of new Puntius species such as Puntius didi and Puntius tiantian and Puntius meingangbii and in particular Puntius manipurensis suggest that Odessa barb may not be a hybrid after all.
[edit] Sexing
- Females are more larger and stouter than males. See identification.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Both males and females have two large black spots, one at the caudal peduncle, the other behind the head at the flank fo the fish. Males have a red band running behind the head and extend until the edge of the middle portion of the tail fin. The dorsal and ventral fins are speckle with black dots and are edged in black. The caudal and pectoral fins are clear. Females do not have red markings and are brown/greyish green in colour. The females also lack mostof the black dots shown on the dorsal and ventral fins.
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Facts about Puntius sp
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Odessa Barb |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Family | Cyprinidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 2.5 in (6.35 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 12 US Gallon (45.425 liters, 45,424.941 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Puntius sp |
