Can odessa barbs live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, odessa barbs and dojo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–77°Odessa barb 70–79°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inDojo loach · 6 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 barbDojo loach
Temperature70–79 °F59–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can odessa barbs live with dojo loaches?

Yes, odessa barbs and dojo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and dojo loaches?

70–77 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

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

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.