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Occasionally seen
as one of a number of fish referred to as the “Odessa Barb”, Puntius
padamya is far more colorful and brilliant than just about
any other freshwater fish, even
rivaling the intensity of color in saltwater fish.
After 5 years of selective breeding, this fish now is
consistently bright red with deep
black lace markings. See
Videos for most recent
stock. As well, see 5 page section
on breeding the Odessa barbs, how they are bred here and
their growth rates,
click
HERE.
This species was only recently described as P. padamya, in
2008.
Puntius padamya is a peaceful, active, omnivorous community
fish best kept in groups
of 5 or more in at least a 30 gallon aquarium. They show
their best color when at 74-78
degrees, low to moderate
light,
plants
for security, active
aeration
and a darker bottom.
The males are always at full color when they are comfortable,
intensifying when being fed.
A group of them is a spectacular broad splash of red (see
video) that can be seen from
across the room, unlike anything seen in any other
tropical fish. Customers have
written with tips they have found to help keep them at
their most intense color , most
consistently, which are covered in the care guide
Here. Though
this fishroom is
primarily livebearers, this has proven to be one of the most
satisfying fish to
selectively breed and work with.
It has taken about 2 years
to dial in the breeding of this fish, and we are constantly
working toward larger spawns that grow quickly. There are pics of fry
at the
Breeding page, where how we breed them is discussed.
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