Can odessa barbs live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, odessa barbs and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Odessa barb · 3 inZebra loach · 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 barbZebra loach
Temperature70–79 °F73–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can odessa barbs live with zebra loaches?

Yes, odessa barbs and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both odessa barbs and zebra loaches?

73–79 °F. Odessa barbs need 70–79 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

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

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