Can tiger barbs live with odessa barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Tiger barbs and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°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: 72–79°Tiger barb 72–81°Odessa barb 70–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Odessa barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 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

Tiger barbOdessa barb
Temperature72–81 °F70–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for odessa barbs

All odessa barb tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with odessa barbs?

Yes. Tiger barbs and odessa barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and odessa barbs?

72–79 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.

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

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