Can mystery snails live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Mystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8

Firemouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

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

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°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	Firemouth cichlid
Temperature	68–82 °F	75–86 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–8
Adult size	2.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore