Can white cloud minnows live with odessa barbs?
Verdict
No
No. White cloud minnows and odessa barbs should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); odessa barbs need 70–79°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); odessa barbs need 70–79°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What works
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| White cloud minnow | Odessa barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–72 °F | 70–79 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can white cloud minnows live with odessa barbs?
No. White cloud minnows and odessa barbs should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); odessa barbs need 70–79°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and odessa barbs?
70–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, odessa barbs need 70–79 °F.
What size tank do white cloud minnows and odessa barbs need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the odessa barb. Add space for each extra fish.












