Odessa Barb

One of the most variated families with many types and species with different sizes and colors and patterns which are native to fast-flowing waters and lakes in subtropical environments, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. There are more than 2,000 barb species. The fish vary widely in size, with the smallest barbs reaching 3 cm when fully-grown, and the biggest barbs growing up to 15 cm long. Actually they have peaceful tendency generally but its crucial to not put them alongside the slowly fishes that have long dorsal fins, for the reason that they are fin-nappers. Barbs usually swim in middle of tanks in group of six. You should be careful about the number of Barbs, since they mustn’t be less than five or six Barbs in the Aquarium with other types of fishes, for the reason that they become stressful in that situation. Looking after barbs is easy because the fish are tolerant to a range of water parameters. Although barbs are hardy, the fish still require consistent water parameters to stay healthy.