Can assassin snails live with electric blue acaras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Assassin snails and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
What to watch
- Watch outLarge electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: assassin snails the bottom, electric blue acaras the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Assassin snail | Electric blue acara | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for assassin snails
Better tank mates for electric blue acaras
All electric blue acara tank mates
Questions
Can assassin snails live with electric blue acaras?
Yes, with care. Assassin snails and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
What temperature suits both assassin snails and electric blue acaras?
75–80 °F. Assassin snails need 75–80 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do assassin snails and electric blue acaras need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.