Puntis Sachsii - Gold Barb

• Scientific Name: Puntis Sachsii
• Common Name: Odessa Barb
• Distribution & Habitat: Asia , Thailand, China, and southwestern and northern Laos.
• Freshwater
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• Temperature: 18 °C ​​to 28°C
• Adult size: 7 cm
• Life expectancy: 5+ years
• Sexual Dimorphism : Adult females tend to be rounder and slightly larger than males. In their normal (greenish) coloration, sexually mature males develop red pigmentation on the underside of their body.

The specimens we sell are about 3 cm long. A school of at least 8 individuals should be kept together so that they feel uninhibited and at ease.

To guarantee the excellence of your live animals and to meet the high volume of orders, some species may not be immediately available in stock, which may result in live animal shipments taking place within a window of 2 to 8 business days.