Can panda corys live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Odessa barbOdessa barb70–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–77°Panda cory 68–77°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inOdessa 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

Panda coryOdessa barb
Temperature68–77 °F70–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

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Questions

Can panda corys live with odessa barbs?

Yes, panda corys and odessa barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and odessa barbs?

70–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and odessa barbs need together?

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