Introduction
Two dark blotches mark the flanks of this pale greenish brown barb.Sexual differences are obvious, especially at breeding times, as the male has a broad band of red in the side and dark speckling in the dorsal fin.Like most egg-laying species, the female is generally plumper and less colorful.
Common Name
Ticto barb, Odessa barb
Scientific name
Puntius ticto
Species
Barbus ''odessa''
Habitat
This fish does not occur naturally .It is named after Ukrainian town where it is reported to have fish been bred for the aquarium .
Maximum Size
Around 2.5 in (6cm)
Minimum Tank Size
A tank measuring at least 36" x 12" x 12"/90cm x 30cm x 30cm/85 litres.
Diet
Odessa barbs are omnivore and feed on plankton, insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they are usually very happy eaters as long as they are healthy. It is certainly easily-fed in the aquarium and will greedily accept just about anything offered.
Water Temperature
14 – 26°C / 64.5 – 78°F
pH
6.0 to 8.0
Hardness
5 - 20°H
Remark
This species may be closely related to , or variety of, the Ticto barb from South Asia.
Two dark blotches mark the flanks of this pale greenish brown barb.Sexual differences are obvious, especially at breeding times, as the male has a broad band of red in the side and dark speckling in the dorsal fin.Like most egg-laying species, the female is generally plumper and less colorful.
Common Name
Ticto barb, Odessa barb
Scientific name
Puntius ticto
Species
Barbus ''odessa''
Habitat
This fish does not occur naturally .It is named after Ukrainian town where it is reported to have fish been bred for the aquarium .
Maximum Size
Around 2.5 in (6cm)
Minimum Tank Size
A tank measuring at least 36" x 12" x 12"/90cm x 30cm x 30cm/85 litres.
Diet
Odessa barbs are omnivore and feed on plankton, insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they are usually very happy eaters as long as they are healthy. It is certainly easily-fed in the aquarium and will greedily accept just about anything offered.
Water Temperature
14 – 26°C / 64.5 – 78°F
pH
6.0 to 8.0
Hardness
5 - 20°H
Remark
This species may be closely related to , or variety of, the Ticto barb from South Asia.
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