Odessa Barbs can look quite plain in a bare brightly lit aquarium. But once settled in a nicely planted aquarium, the males are quite gaudy with a vivid red stripe and black edged scales. Best kept in a small group, a lively and easy to keep species.
Species – Puntius Ticto
Common Name – Odessa Barb
Origin – Southeast Asia, Singapore, Borneo, and the Bungarian Islands.
Diet – Omnivore
PH Range – 6.5 – 7
Temperature – Tropical 26-28°c
Breed Type – egg layer
Max Size – approximately 8cm