Can Discus and Odessa Barb live together?

Discus and Odessa Barb are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Discus vs Odessa Barb

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Odessa Barb

Pethia padamya

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Barbs

6″

Adult size

3″

75gal

Min tank

30gal

82–88°F

Temperature

70–80°F

5.5–7

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

fin-nipper

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalDiscus (82–88°F) and Odessa Barb (70–80°F) need different temperatures.
criticalOdessa Barb is a fin-nipper — it will harass Discus's long fins.

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