Can mystery snails live with african cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Mystery snails and african cichlids make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Mystery snail 68–82°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Mystery snail 7–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inAfrican cichlid · 5 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

Mystery snailAfrican cichlid
Temperature68–82 °F75–82 °F
pH7–87.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with african cichlids?

Yes. Mystery snails and african cichlids make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and african cichlids?

75–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and african cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.