Can cherry barbs live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Cherry barbs and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 73–79°Cherry barb 73–81°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 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

Cherry barbOdessa barb
Temperature73–81 °F70–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Cherry barbs and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and odessa barbs?

73–79 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and odessa barbs need together?

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