Can mystery snails live with bichirs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Mystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8

Bichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

Watch outLarge bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Watch outBichirs grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for mystery snails.

What works

Both are fine at 72–82°F.
pH 7–7.5 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

	Mystery snail	Bichir
Temperature	68–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–7.5
Adult size	2.0 in	12.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	75 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

All mystery snail tank mates

Better tank mates for bichirs

All bichir tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with bichirs?

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

What temperature suits both mystery snails and bichirs?

72–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, bichirs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and bichirs need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.