Can assassin snails live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Assassin snails and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Assassin snailAssassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75°Assassin snail 75–80°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Assassin snail 7–8Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Assassin snail · 1 inGold barb · 3 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

Assassin snailGold barb
Temperature75–80 °F64–75 °F
pH7–86–8
Adult size1.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for assassin snails

All assassin snail tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can assassin snails live with gold barbs?

Yes, with care. Assassin snails and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both assassin snails and gold barbs?

75–75 °F. Assassin snails need 75–80 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do assassin snails and gold barbs need together?

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