Can odessa barbs live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

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

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 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 barbGloFish tetra
Temperature70–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can odessa barbs live with glofish?

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

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and glofish?

72–79 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do odessa barbs and glofish need together?

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