Can mystery snails live with fancy goldfish?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Mystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8

Fancy goldfish65–74°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outLarge fancy goldfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 68–74°F.
pH 7–8 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	Fancy goldfish
Temperature	68–82 °F	65–74 °F
pH	7–8	7–8
Adult size	2.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	All levels
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

All mystery snail tank mates

Better tank mates for fancy goldfish

All fancy goldfish tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with fancy goldfish?

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

What temperature suits both mystery snails and fancy goldfish?

68–74 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and fancy goldfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.