Can clown loaches live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Clown loaches and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Clown loachClown loach77–86°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: 77–79°Clown loach 77–86°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Clown loach · 8 inOdessa barb · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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

Clown loachOdessa barb
Temperature77–86 °F70–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Questions

Can clown loaches live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Clown loaches and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 77–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both clown loaches and odessa barbs?

77–79 °F. Clown loaches need 77–86 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do clown loaches and odessa barbs need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.