I colony breed these in one of my planted community tanks. Over 300 in there currently, so mesmerising just watching them just doing their thing. The cheat code for breeding infinite Odessas is large floating plant islands (of Riccia and Baby Tears etc. with lots of roots extending down into the water column) and keeping the adults well fed so they don't predate the fry too much.
Great video. The vinegar eels you can take a long neck bottle and a cotton stuffed in above the culture add water and they will come to the top. Clean eels to feed
Dear Santa, 1 breeding group of gregs odessa barbs please. I hope one day I can get my hands on your strain here in Europe. Thanks for the video greg, looking forward to the next one :)
Vinegar Eel suggestion? Cory McElroy uses a small wad of filter floss at the top of the bottle that is partially in the vinegar and partially out. Fill the top with water until it is slightly above the filter floss. The idea is that the eels find their way to the top and you can harvest with a pipette/baster. Could this be of value/help to you with keeping the apple mulm out of your fry tanks?
I like this update vid for breeding. For the scouring pads, how do you get the new pads ready for use? New pads would release fine green matter. Also what kind of paint do you use on the cross stitching pads?
I am going to get some Odessa barbs to breed and maybe add to my community tank once I get fry. I have a system to breed the fish and buying supplies for it. Only issue for me is I need a 40 gallon breeder rack but it has to be around that size. I have 11 tanks in my room and it needs to be just about the size of my 40 breeders. I want a 3 tier rack but don't know where to get it from. I would make it but I don't see very well and don't have a table saw. Any suggestions?
Hello Sir I'm very interested in your fish breeding and keeping. Just wishing I can find someone like yourself in Ontario Canada so I can really get back into doing the same things you do but here at a smaller scale. Wishing you lots of luck in your health and fun with your hobby. Mike Valente 🙏
I colony breed these in one of my planted community tanks. Over 300 in there currently, so mesmerising just watching them just doing their thing.
The cheat code for breeding infinite Odessas is large floating plant islands (of Riccia and Baby Tears etc. with lots of roots extending down into the water column) and keeping the adults well fed so they don't predate the fry too much.
Amazing job... Michael from FishEZ suggested I watch this.
Very impressive..
I do love Odessa Barbs
Great video. The vinegar eels you can take a long neck bottle and a cotton stuffed in above the culture add water and they will come to the top. Clean eels to feed
Really appreciate this video - I breed red terrors but your video is very informative. Keep up the good work
This was the most interesting, informative breeding step by step I've ever watched. Great video!😁👍
Great video. I am breeding Odessas from your line! Such beautiful fish! Thank you for sharing you techniques! - Little Bobby
Greg's Odessas are fabulous! Sweet music in the vid.
Hi Mike. Thanks for the complement on the music.
May I ask why you keep the water level low? is it so the fish dont eat the falling eggs?
I have been very successful using your techniques with my emperor tetras. Many thanks.
Dear Santa, 1 breeding group of gregs odessa barbs please.
I hope one day I can get my hands on your strain here in Europe.
Thanks for the video greg, looking forward to the next one :)
I want it also here in germany :)
Vinegar Eel suggestion? Cory McElroy uses a small wad of filter floss at the top of the bottle that is partially in the vinegar and partially out. Fill the top with water until it is slightly above the filter floss. The idea is that the eels find their way to the top and you can harvest with a pipette/baster. Could this be of value/help to you with keeping the apple mulm out of your fry tanks?
Can you tell me what type or brand of green paint you use on the plastic inside the tank? Thanks so much!
Pretty sure it is just cross stitch netting
Wouldnt be easier only puta the plástic grid on the tank?
I like this update vid for breeding. For the scouring pads, how do you get the new pads ready for use? New pads would release fine green matter. Also what kind of paint do you use on the cross stitching pads?
Great video really informative just found your channel and im glad i did.
How.does.male.fertalize.eggs.when.eggs.are.below.plastic.thing😊
I am going to get some Odessa barbs to breed and maybe add to my community tank once I get fry. I have a system to breed the fish and buying supplies for it. Only issue for me is I need a 40 gallon breeder rack but it has to be around that size. I have 11 tanks in my room and it needs to be just about the size of my 40 breeders. I want a 3 tier rack but don't know where to get it from. I would make it but I don't see very well and don't have a table saw. Any suggestions?
Question maybe I missed it but, why keep the water so low in the tank when breeding?
Because the fish know the breeding season by lower water levels in nature I believe - Mr. Guppy
Thank you for sharing your Knowledge
is there a possibility to buy fish from you outside of America?
I live in Farmington and theybuse the same ammonia chloride lost allot of fish
Hello Sir I'm very interested in your fish breeding and keeping. Just wishing I can find someone like yourself in Ontario Canada so I can really get back into doing the same things you do but here at a smaller scale. Wishing you lots of luck in your health and fun with your hobby. Mike Valente 🙏
Anyone looking for the sheets at 5:52 ask for eggcrate or you can order sheets on amazon.
I've always wondered why it's called eggcrates
@@zelphernide5758 used to separate egg layers. Doesn't take up a ton of space and allows air flow between eggs.
awesome fish thank you
It's an interesting idea to keep the light on 24 hours a day so the babies eat more.
I am pretty sure the white plastic stuff is just egg carton
I don't do anything, really. A good rinse should suffice- Greg Sage, selectaquatics.com