Can neon tetras live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 72–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Neon tetra 6–7Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraOdessa barb
Temperature72–79 °F70–79 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

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Better tank mates for odessa barbs

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Questions

Can neon tetras live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Neon tetras and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and odessa barbs?

72–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and odessa barbs need together?

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