Everything you ever wanted to know about Odessa Barbs but were afraid to ask. Species Profile

[@Sandor68]

Sandra that was a 10/10👏 Can I please borrow you for my next garden video please 🙏😁 When I talk it's seems like I have marbles in my mouth at times lol. Anyway excellent job Sandra and I definitely learned alot about Barbs and tell Chris if he doesn't get his act together you may be taking over lol...just kidding he's great and have great weekend guy's 💚

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Bahaha.. She does an amazing job. I just got to teach her more then I can go behind the scenes.. I would be happy with that. You do a great job

[@Sandor68]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 Thanks Chris and yeah she's great... cheers bud!!

[@sandrastubbings9540]

Fun doing this video! Marlie photo bombed me!!! Lol

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Marlie always manages to get in the video

[@fishismyhobbyofficial]

great video, great sharing, thank you my friend, I learned a lot about Odessa Barb, and thank you to your wife Sandra, enjoy have a nice weekend

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my friend.. I really appreciate it.so glad you liked it

[@chantellesonderegger5958]

Mother in law did an AMAZING JOB!!!!! Wooo! Such an informative video!!!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

She did do an amazing job

[@mariojsworld]

Very nice video about these beautiful tropical fish.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so much Mario. I really appreciate you watching and commenting

[@MKrištínWildness]

Beautiful place, fishes and the video. L 35

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Kristin

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

THIS IS AWESOME! Nice to meet you Sandra, you did really good! so informative and vey helpful video. have a good day

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

She did an excellent job. Just got to get her to do more of these.. So nice to have family involved

[@GazsKoiPond]

Some great footage in this one Chris, and great to see you lovely wife getting involved with this one too, keep them coming mate 👌👍😀

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Gary.. I sure do appreciate it.. She did a bang up job

[@GazsKoiPond]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 she did mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GuilfordGardenCT]

Hi Sandra, finally glad to see you and love your narration❤️. I can see why. They look amazing and almost like they have glitter on them haha. Great info as always. You guys have a good weekend ok❤️❤️.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Ty my friend. She did awesome.. Think she might have to take over..👍😄

[@carollycett1329]

Brilliant Sandra nice to see you loved your commentary the barbs are so pretty

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

She did do an awesome job.. thanks Carol

[@BichomaniaChannel]

I love this video, good job!!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my friend

[@sandrastubbings9540]

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

You deserve them. You did an excellent job. Thanks so much

[@OCDishChick]

Nice to meet you, Sandra! Once again you did an amazing job of sharing this information with us today. I truly learned a lot about the Odessa Barbs. Chris, I like that the two of you are working together on this. Take care buddy!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Ty my friend. She did an awesome job. I would be content being behind the scenes 😉 I sure appreciate it

[@OCDishChick]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 I understand.

[@RuralLifeWithTheRoss]

Hi Sandra!... So glad to finally see you on here :) Great video and thanks so much for sharing this video with us. Very informative and educational for sure.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Ra.. I will let her know

[@maryzed1014]

Beautiful and colorful fish!have a great day

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

That is so kind of you ..thank you

[@Golden.FishTank]

Now that's how you do a species profile! nice job!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my friend.. Glad you liked it. I think she did an amazing job

[@Golden.FishTank]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 You're welcome! she did do an amazing job!

[@TarasTankFriends]

Nice to meet you Sandra! Great info on the Odessa barbs! I saw a long fined Odessa in a display tank at my lfs-- Chris, do you like the long finned variety as well? Have fun in Kingston and have a great weekend! 🙂👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Tara. I have never seen the long finned.. Hmm. They would be a great addition. I so appreciate you and your support

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I can just imagine how lovely the long finned would be 😍 I have really been wanting the long finned Rosie barbs 🙏 EIther way they are absolutely gorgeous!! HAPPY FRIDAY TARA 🎉🎊🥰♥️

[@TarasTankFriends]

@@marypaigeflynn4512 happy Friday to you, Mary! Have a great weekend!

[@TarasTankFriends]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 they just had the one, the rest were short finned. (Maybe it's an anomaly?) I'm going this weekend for bloodworms and will ask them about it. 🙂 (I guess it could've been mislabeled, too, wouldn't be the first time there, and I don't know barb species super well, lol, but regardless I'll ask about it. )

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@TarasTankFriends would be interested to see if they had more

[@trollforge]

Excellent job Sandra!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

She sure did

[@creativecrambo]

The wife did do a fantastic job, Chris 💯 well-done Mrs. Stubbs🙌 yeah well done Sandra very nicely presented, the video was very informative plus satisfying to watch, great job all round 👍 👍👍like it 🐠🐠🐠👌👌👈.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my man. She did do a fantastic job.. thinking my days as a narrator maybe over... Yippee.. Thanks again for all your support and kindness

[@jackanddan]

Hi Chris and Sandra happy Friday…. Great video these are absolutely beautiful Fish…. We emailed you a couple videos we never heard back wanted to make sure that you got them and were able to download them😀😀👍👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks guys I guess my response went into the Erie triangle.. I wasn't able to download

[@jackanddan]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 that’s weird that’s how we always do it with Riley from Fish keep in Jamaica if you go to a laptop and click on the three little dots on the side you should be able to hit download and she just download right to your computer…. You can then edit it make it whatever you want to make your own video out of it and upload it back to KZbin for your channel

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I will give it a try.. I always send Raleigh a WeTransfer.. it seems to work well

[@DeesYard]

Yay!!! Its so fun to see all the Stubbings family contributing to your channel. Chris you have such a supportive family and you are truly blessed. I now know something about barbs, more than I knew yesterday!! I was trying to spot your wife's hobby and my guess is wine? Or cocktails? Either way, safe travels on your road trip!! That's cool you take Marley with you... my doggy hates car rides. 🤪

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Dee... It is great to have the support of family. My wife's hobby is kayaking.. There was a small clip of her going down some rapids

[@DeesYard]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 Dang I should've known... I was thinking that was just a clip from a vacation resort! Kayaking is awesome, we have some amazing rivers around here for that and white water rafting. I love it!!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@DeesYard that spot is one of our favorite spots to kayak and swim. Also great to float down the river.. Take care.. I must go shovel again.. Go away winter

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Btw you should film that..

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

💪♥️

[@ejbrinegar]

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stubbings: I was dismayed to see that Kroger was selling tiny cups with some species of barb in them. I wanted to save them all, but the price of these was ridiculous. I hate to see box stores like Walmart sell live fish. I complained until they quit, twice, in my, local Walmart. Thank you for sharing this, interesting and informative profile of Pethia padamya. It’s a lovely species, but a bit too boisterous, for my taste. I’m moving towards planted aquaria and hope to replace my, larger tanks with such, once several of my pets expire. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

They can be busy but they are great.. Thanks as always You are so right when it comes to some of those stores...it is so not right

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Sandra what an absolute pleasure to get to put a face to The voice and an honor to meet you beautiful lady🙏 WOW you guys!!!! Y'all are a dynamic duo!! Each video gets better and better and better and I don't know how that was possible 🙏😁 This was a fish that I really did not know about until coming in to the KZbin family. It wasn't until Chris's love for these barbs got me paying attention!! The colors these little fish display is absolutely stunning. I love these species profile videos! Such excellent information and education along with your experience!! I have already put these fish on the top of my wish list !! One thing for sure is I learn more when I truly enjoy watching a video!! I love watching your videos and channel grow! Producing videos like this the sky is the limit!! Like the Odessa Barb you're a gem just waiting to be discovered!!! And we haven't even got into pond season yet, we have a lot to look forward to!! I love how y'all have made your backyard into a dream come true! You, your children and grandchildren have a truly special place!! So much love to you and your family!! I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend!!🎉🎊💃✨🌿🐟🌿💚🙏

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so very much Mary. Sandra did an amazing job. Your kind words and comments always make doing these videos worth it She has the right voice for this... I would be happy to go behind the scenes

[@sams.4784]

Great job Sandra!!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Sam I will let her know

[@JonVlogs123]

Thanks for the information and good quality video. :)

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks for your continued support

[@K.W.P.R]

Pleasure to see you at last Sandra and put a face to the voice , definitely learnt a lot about the barbs , never had the pleasure of keeping them myself to be honest I don’t think I ever saw them in the various aquatics stores around me when I kept tropicals , I’d say your favourite hobby was keeping Chris in line 😂😂 or would the clip of you canoeing be a better clue , excellent video , 👍👍😀😀

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I am not sure it's her hobby , it may be her fulltime job.. yup you got it kayaking. Thanks my friend for watching. I really appreciate it

[@Aquafinity]

Great video! Awesome care guide for these amazing fish! Keep up the great work, Chris! 👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my friend

[@VinnysAquatics]

These are some beautiful fish 👍👍👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Ty Vinny

[@SkullAquatics]

Great job you guys. Love these fish 👍👍👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Definitely my favorite tropical fish. Thanks buddy

[@LeTwistedOne]

Awesome video 💯👌👌👌 Chris you got some competition bruva 💯👍👍👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Face it our wives sound a lot better than us... Haha. Thanks pal

[@LeTwistedOne]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 oh yes 💯👌👌👌

[@mr.jessescichlids]

Well done. Really enjoyed this video............

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks pal. Looking forward to your next vid being I am a subscriber

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Great video Chris and Mrs. Stubbs! Such stunning fish! Didn't know a lot of the info shared by Sandra. Have these guys bred yet? Every few days I work through all of my notification videos and after your reminder got to your video sooner lol

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

They were just juveniles when they went into the pond. I am hoping I can breed them this summer I got my wife to do the narration as she has a much nicer voice and speaks better than I do

[@mraquaticnews5676]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 All the best I'm sure you'll have fry during summer! Actually both of you guys do a great job presenting, maybe a collaboration is on the horizon 👌

[@TommysTanks]

Great video you both have a great weekend.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks buddy

[@Lazarusthefishboy]

Sick video! Odessas are incredibly beautiful fish! Great to see your wife contributing, she definitely knows her stuff! Loved the video guys and keep up the fantastic work!!! 👌👏

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks my young friend. My wife did a great jobm Maybe I will stick to writing the scripts lol

[@austinstanley2176]

Great team work !

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Ty kid

[@KristelTV8]

Hello there Sandra Stubbing and hi Chris you are so blessed to have a very supportive family... Well done Sandra thank you so much for this very informative content... I really can learn a lot from this channel.. Great sharing 😊❤️...

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so much Kristel.. You are truly too kind... Sandra did a excellent job

[@jessicavlog9831]

Thank you for sharing.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Jessica for your continued support

[@pbaquatics94]

Awesome video your wife was excellent love the info 💪💪

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Aww thanks my friend

[@gloryandshinepk8974]

Very nice upload enjoyed watching always stay connected Have a good day 💚

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thank you once again

[@yuzumomo-lab]

So beautiful Movie💕 Amazing🌼 Have a nice day♪🌈

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thank you

[@vertigoone-one-722]

Great job Sandra! Chris has a good taste in fish and woman 😋. Very informative video!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I did luck out. Thanks buddy

[@larrydsAquatics]

Great information 👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Larry.. Let me know if you are going to do livestreams again

[@ThatOneGuy8-TOG]

I really like your fish ponds they look awesome 😀

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks.. That video doesn't show all of them.. Thanks so much

[@jerryodell1192]

Hello Sandra 🤗 good to meet you. Yes yes So tired of that dudes voice. 👍great choice All of my friends uploading today that’s wonderful. Yes I have the rest of the week off lol Take her to that resort 👍❤️

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Nice guy buddy . So true.. She has a much better voice than mine.. I would be ok with being behind the scenes,. Trust me. Thanks for always being there

[@didieksagita]

beautiful fish

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so very much

[@Riotshield69]

hi would u recommend to keep them with dwarf cichlid apistogramma

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I am not sure as I have never kept those Cichlids. But these guys are not aggressive

[@MarcoIsidori]

Hi Sandra and Chris! Thanks for this nice informative video about this beautiful Barbus species. Males are gorgeous when they are in reproductive color! I saw the photo of the canoe. I hope the war in Ukraine ends soon, this species is endemic to the lake of this nation. Have a nice weekend.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Marco... I hope it ends very soon too. That is her favorite hobby kayaking. Thanks again

[@greenmachinesweden]

Great vid! great info on my favorite non-ciclid aquarium fish. Som info I did not know before, thanks for teaching me! Did you know that Odessas is voratios brush algae eaters? The only fish I know that fancy that ugly algae. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Magnus.. Yes I was aware of them being great algae eaters. The only plant that they have not attacked or destroyed is my water lettuce that seems to be finally taking off

[@greenmachinesweden]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 there are a few more plants they dont take if they are well fed. Anubias beeing the most safe.

[@salvolondon]

Nice video . I like barbs in general .

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Salvo

[@nurazisofficial6918]

hello I'm from Indonesia🇮🇩, very lucky to meet you, even though we are from different countries🌏. your video work is very beautiful, I always see it from every notification message that comes, I really appreciate your work, hopefully we can meet again in the latest video,❤.🤗🥰

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Hello from Indonesia. Thanks once again for visiting.

[@davajo3868]

They're also called "Crystal Barbs" because when they catch the sunlight just right, their whole bodies flash like crystal facets. Mine would follow my body and hands across the tank. We loved "commanding" them, as Cory (Aquarium Co-op) & Greg Sage call it.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so much. Yes Greg Sage is like the ultra pro breeding these guys. I have heard them called that I am attempting to breed these guys this year outside.. I am hoping it works. Thanks for dropping in. I really appreciate it

[@davajo3868]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 Good luck! 👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so very much

[@mykoiobsession]

Very informative video. I used to breed and raise cherry barbs but have never tried the odessa barb. Very nice looking fish for sure however I'll stick to my koi. Loved the dog's cameo at the end of the video. 🐕 😀 👍🏻

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Ken. They keep me busy throughout the year especially when most of my fish are under the ice.

[@bipolaraquatics]

Awesome

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

They are a cool fish

[@fishlaw1]

Great job, I really luv this species profile... Thanks for sharing and happy fish keeping!!! LIKE#11

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks Skip. I think she did an excellent job

[@lpoolck17]

You have a great line of odessa barbs there! They look stunning. At what age do the male oddessa barbs lose the black dot/mark near their tail fin?

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that. I find that they lose that dot at about 9 months or earlier. All my makes from last year's spawn have all lost their dots .. When they get stressed then that color disappears

[@lpoolck17]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 Thank you so much for your quick reply. That's really helpful to know as I am currently trying to determine if I have some poor quality males or some slightly coloured females. My guess is males. I've had them for 4 months, so I guess they are approx. 9=10 months old so I should find out pretty quickly what gender the are. I hope your odessa's are still thriving. Like you I don't keep them in a tank with a heater!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@lpoolck17 my Odessa our doing great. I didn't breed them this year as I had so many from last year's spawning.. in the hundreds. I moved about 200 but kept back at least 75 .. lol

[@lpoolck17]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 definitely sounds like your Odessa's are still thriving! Really nice to hear they are doing so well and your line is spreading to others!

[@cupcakescorner7684]

Guides on how to take care these fishes.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so much

[@madcat61207]

I gave this a big thumbs up for the Odessa Barbs😾👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks buddy.. I have a new one coming out on my barbs in a week in between a couple of product reviews

[@bradenellis8125]

I’ve been able to keep them with Al sorts of plants.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I keep my with plants.. and have been breeding them now, thanks. Liked your video with goldies, guppies and plants.. Thanks so much for watching and commenting

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

awesome vid

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so very much

[@vongtaynhanaikptt6066]

Good morning my friend 🍉🍉

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thank you

[@russelayers5802]

I just bought six the other day to go in my 65 gallon with 6 Congo Tetras (4 M 2 F). I asked the sal salesman for 3 M 3 F. They are all about 1/2 inch. My question, do the females have a clear dorsal fin? They are probably too small the sex and are so fast it’s hard to keep up with them. Is there any other distinguishing factors I should look for. Thank you.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I find that the females are a bit rounder and get a bit bigger. They are much more drab than the males. The females won't have that metallic look and deep dark red that the males will.. I hope this helps . In some of my newer videos you can see all the young ones I bred. They will be about the same age as yours

[@austinstanley2176]

That’s my mom 🤩

[@nurazisofficial2884]

hello I'm from Indonesia🇮🇩, very lucky to meet you, even though we are from different countries🌏. your video work is very beautiful, I always see it from every message that comes in, I really appreciate your work, hopefully we can meet again in the latest video, ❤.❤🥰.🤗,🥰🇮🇩

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks from 🇨🇦 wish you well and Thanks again for your support

[@SimpleCookingC]

Very Nice 💗👍👏🎵🎶🎼🎧🌸 Friend 🌸🎼🎶🎵👏 👍💗

[@didieksagita]

hello my friend, greetings of friendship from East Java, Indonesia

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

That must be beautiful in Indonesia. We are still under 3 feet of snow where I live in Canada 🇨🇦

[@lpoolck17]

Great info. What do you recommend the gender/sex ratio should be?

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks so very much . I love keeping barbs. If you can try to keep a 50/50 ratio or slightly more females.. lol the males behave better

[@lpoolck17]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 haha, I will follow your advice!

[@PaulsKoipond]

what an improvement to your channel buddy, someone who knows what shes talking about...haha....good info bud

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I knew I could count on you buddy.. Hmmm but I wrote it all out 🤣. She did an awesome job.

[@PanRybka22]

Nice video :) like

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks

[@geoffreylee5240]

i love the barbs! new friend here! do drop by to visit! keep safe, good health and more power!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Ty Geoffrey Lee.. Sorry for the delay ... Hope all is good with you. Barbs are some of my favorite tropical fish. I also have koi , shubunkin goldfish and danios..plus livebearer tanks

[@pleco101]

My odessa barbs have never eaten any of my anubias/java fern/bolbitas fern/dwarf saggitaria/crypts.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

I agree with you.. I have now had them in with large swords, vallisneria, java fern and anubius . I have some young ones in with crypts now and a bit of saggitaria.. In my one tank I also have them in with water lilies and yellow snowflake. I have turned into a total barb fanatic and now started doing a lot of scaped tanks

[@lpoolck17]

Play at x2 speed...

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thanks..

[@jeffreyburke2816]

Your video has some really creepy ear wax advertisement proceeding it lol. Just giving you the heads up 🤷‍♂️

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Bahaha.. KZbin making money not me.. Ty for watching. You missed another cold windy day..

[@anchiskhampar7455]

👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Thank you

[@4kingHeidt]

are your hobby to stay in he wine zone ? :D

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Lol my wife's