Can apistogramma live with assassin snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and assassin snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Apistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Assassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What works

Both are fine at 75–80°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Apistogramma	Assassin snail
Temperature	75–84 °F	75–80 °F
pH	5–7	7–8
Adult size	3.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Better tank mates for assassin snails

All assassin snail tank mates

Questions

Can apistogramma live with assassin snails?

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and assassin snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and assassin snails?

75–80 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and assassin snails need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.