Can mystery snails live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mystery snails and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°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: 70–79°Mystery snail 68–82°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Mystery snail 7–8Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 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

Mystery snailOdessa barb
Temperature68–82 °F70–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with odessa barbs?

Yes, mystery snails and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and odessa barbs?

70–79 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

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

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