Can odessa barbs live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Odessa barbs and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Odessa barb 70–79°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inClown pleco · 3.5 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

Odessa barbClown pleco
Temperature70–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can odessa barbs live with clown plecos?

Yes. Odessa barbs and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and clown plecos?

73–79 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

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

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