Can they live together?

German Blue Ram and Odessa Barb compatibility

Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.

German Blue Ram

German Blue Ram

Odessa Barb

Odessa Barb

Not recommended

The recommended temperature ranges do not overlap.

Shared environment

Recommended temperature
No shared temperature range

Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 6.8

Suggested group sizes

German Blue Ram: at least 2

Odessa Barb: at least 6

Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.

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This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.