Can mystery snails live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 snailElephant nose fish
Temperature68–82 °F73–82 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size2.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with elephant nose fish?

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

What temperature suits both mystery snails and elephant nose fish?

73–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.