Can african cichlids live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. African cichlids and ramshorn snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Ramshorn snailRamshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°African cichlid 75–82°Ramshorn snail 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6Ramshorn snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inRamshorn snail · 1 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

African cichlidRamshorn snail
Temperature75–82 °F70–80 °F
pH7.8–8.67–8
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with ramshorn snails?

Yes. African cichlids and ramshorn snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and ramshorn snails?

75–80 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.