Can mystery snails live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Mystery snails and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for mystery snails.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Mystery snail 68–82°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 snailChinese algae eater
Temperature68–82 °F74–80 °F
pH7–86–8
Adult size2.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

All mystery snail tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Mystery snails and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for mystery snails.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.