Can mystery snails live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mystery snails and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow 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°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Mystery snail 7–8Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 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 snailElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature68–82 °F75–82 °F
pH7–87.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

All mystery snail tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with yellow labs?

Yes, mystery snails and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and yellow labs?

75–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.