Can mystery snails live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Mystery snails and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Mystery snail 68–82°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Mystery snail 7–8Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inCherry barb · 2 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 snailCherry barb
Temperature68–82 °F73–81 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with cherry barbs?

Yes. Mystery snails and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and cherry barbs?

73–81 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and cherry barbs need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.