Can chili rasboras live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Chili rasboras and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Chili rasboraChili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7 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°Chili rasbora 75–82°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Chili rasbora 4–7Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chili rasbora · 0.8 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

Chili rasboraOdessa barb
Temperature75–82 °F70–79 °F
pH4–76–7.5
Adult size0.8 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 8+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can chili rasboras live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Chili rasboras and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both chili rasboras and odessa barbs?

75–79 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do chili rasboras and odessa barbs need together?

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