Can black skirt tetras live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Black skirt tetras and ramshorn snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 70–80°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–80°Black skirt tetra 70–80°Ramshorn snail 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Black skirt tetra 6–7.5Ramshorn snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Black skirt tetra · 2.5 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

Black skirt tetraRamshorn snail
Temperature70–80 °F70–80 °F
pH6–7.57–8
Adult size2.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank15 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for black skirt tetras

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Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

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Questions

Can black skirt tetras live with ramshorn snails?

Yes. Black skirt tetras and ramshorn snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 70–80°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both black skirt tetras and ramshorn snails?

70–80 °F. Black skirt tetras need 70–80 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do black skirt tetras and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the black skirt tetra. Add space for each extra fish.