Can odessa barbs live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, odessa barbs and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–75°Odessa barb 70–79°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inGold 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

Odessa barbGold barb
Temperature70–79 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can odessa barbs live with gold barbs?

Yes, odessa barbs and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and gold barbs?

70–75 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do odessa barbs and gold barbs need together?

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