Burmese Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya) 3cm

Odessa Barbs (Pethia padamya) are a freshwater fish that comes from Southeast Asia.

The waters where they originate are rich in vegetation and slightly acidic. They also have a moderate current which these fish can navigate with ease.

This is a shoaling species that will spend most of their time in a group (well get into that in more detail later). Theyre a rather active fish and will display curiosity and willingness to investigate all levels of the tank.

They got their name from Ukraine. The city of Odessa was where these fish picked up initial traction within the fishkeeping community. Soon, this interest spilled into other areas around the world.