Can odessa barbs live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, odessa barbs and dwarf gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Dwarf gouramiDwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Odessa barb 70–79°Dwarf gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5Dwarf gourami 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inDwarf gourami · 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

Odessa barbDwarf gourami
Temperature70–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can odessa barbs live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, odessa barbs and dwarf gouramis can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and dwarf gouramis?

72–79 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do odessa barbs and dwarf gouramis need together?

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