Can kuhli loaches live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, kuhli loaches and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Kuhli loachKuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7 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°Kuhli loach 75–86°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Kuhli loach 5.5–7Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kuhli loach · 3.5 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

Kuhli loachOdessa barb
Temperature75–86 °F70–79 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with odessa barbs?

Yes, kuhli loaches and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and odessa barbs?

75–79 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

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

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