Can chinese algae eaters live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Chinese algae eaters and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ramshorn snails.

Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8 Ramshorn snailRamshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Chinese algae eater 74–80°Ramshorn snail 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chinese algae eater · 10 inRamshorn snail · 1 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Chinese algae eaterRamshorn snail
Temperature74–80 °F70–80 °F
pH6–87–8
Adult size10.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can chinese algae eaters live with ramshorn snails?

Yes, with care. Chinese algae eaters and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ramshorn snails.

What temperature suits both chinese algae eaters and ramshorn snails?

74–80 °F. Chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do chinese algae eaters and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.