Can silver dollars live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Silver dollars and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Silver dollar 75–82°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Silver dollar 5–7Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Silver dollar · 6 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

Silver dollarOdessa barb
Temperature75–82 °F70–79 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for odessa barbs

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Questions

Can silver dollars live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Silver dollars and odessa barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both silver dollars and odessa barbs?

75–79 °F. Silver dollars need 75–82 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

What size tank do silver dollars and odessa barbs need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the silver dollar. Add space for each extra fish.