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	New Odessa Barbs
sumonator Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 40 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2004	Hello, I have recently aquired 2 odessa barbs from a friend who has got rid of their tank. He said they are male and female. I was told that they are peaceful fish, however, they seem to be chasing each other all the time. Neither seem to be injured or have any torn fins, but I am concerned because one of them tends to hide behing my large java fern and I seldom see it. Any suggestions? They are nice fish, BTW. Two bright red strips down each side. Lovely. Sumo
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	Maybe the male is stressing the female cuz he wants to breed
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	may i suggest if u have room to increase the number of them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	I agree, barbs are typically schooling fish and he would chase her less if he had a harem. Try adding another male and 3 more females if you can, that way you will have a school of 6---4 females and 2 males, or just 4 more females for 5/1....that ought to keep him entertained. ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sumonator Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 40 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2004	thanks Shall head down to the LFS on the weekend. Sumo
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	oh..i love odessa barb...but kinda rare here...my lfs just sells it once a yr during fall.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
krige Big Fish Posts: 405 Kudos: 1088 Votes: 377 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	I have 9 odessa's and they are a very active fish always chasing each other but there are never any problems with damage it is all for show or just for fun.Female odessas dont have the red stripe through there bodies (in cased you wondered) Gibson SG you know you want one!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
BM Fish Master Posts: 1436 Kudos: 239 Votes: 127 Registered: 24-Aug-2000	They are very nice fish- most of the LFS in my area never have them. I have kept other barbs , but not them. Most of the baqrbs are like that if not kept in a large enough group. I notice when I did see them- they were pricey for a barb- even the Black Ruby is more than double the price I bought them at- Import shortage?? http://www.fishprofiles.com/site/aquarank.aspx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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