Can firemouth cichlids live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8 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: 75–80°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°Ramshorn snail 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8Ramshorn snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Firemouth cichlid · 6 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

Firemouth cichlidRamshorn snail
Temperature75–86 °F70–80 °F
pH6.5–87–8
Adult size6.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

All ramshorn snail tank mates

Questions

Can firemouth cichlids live with ramshorn snails?

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

What temperature suits both firemouth cichlids and ramshorn snails?

75–80 °F. Firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do firemouth cichlids and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.