Can assassin snails live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Assassin snails and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Assassin snailAssassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8 Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Assassin snail 75–80°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Assassin snail 7–8Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Assassin snail · 1 inOdessa barb · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Assassin snailOdessa barb
Temperature75–80 °F70–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size1.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for assassin snails

All assassin snail tank mates

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Questions

Can assassin snails live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Assassin snails and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both assassin snails and odessa barbs?

75–79 °F. Assassin snails need 75–80 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do assassin snails and odessa barbs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the odessa barb. Add space for each extra fish.