Can fancy goldfish live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Fancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

Ramshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outLarge fancy goldfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 70–74°F.
pH 7–8 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

	Fancy goldfish	Ramshorn snail
Temperature	65–74 °F	70–80 °F
pH	7–8	7–8
Adult size	6.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

All fancy goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

All ramshorn snail tank mates

Questions

Can fancy goldfish live with ramshorn snails?

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

What temperature suits both fancy goldfish and ramshorn snails?

70–74 °F. Fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do fancy goldfish and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.