Can flowerhorns live with assassin snails?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Flowerhorns and assassin snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outLarge flowerhorns crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for assassin snails.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: flowerhorns the mid, assassin snails the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Assassin snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 75–80 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | One per tank | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for assassin snails
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with assassin snails?
Yes, with care. Flowerhorns and assassin snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and assassin snails?
80–80 °F. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.
What size tank do flowerhorns and assassin snails need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.