Can severums live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Severums and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 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: 74–79°Severum 74–84°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Severum 6–7Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inOdessa barb · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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

SeverumOdessa barb
Temperature74–84 °F70–79 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for severums

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Better tank mates for odessa barbs

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Questions

Can severums live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Severums and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and odessa barbs?

74–79 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do severums and odessa barbs need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the severum. Add space for each extra fish.