Can bichirs live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bichirs and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

Bichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Ramshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outLarge bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Watch outBichirs grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ramshorn snails.

What works

Both are fine at 72–80°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.

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

	Bichir	Ramshorn snail
Temperature	72–82 °F	70–80 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7–8
Adult size	12.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	75 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for bichirs

All bichir tank mates

Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

All ramshorn snail tank mates

Questions

Can bichirs live with ramshorn snails?

Yes, with care. Bichirs and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What temperature suits both bichirs and ramshorn snails?

72–80 °F. Bichirs need 72–82 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do bichirs and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.