Can mystery snails live with ghost shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mystery snails and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 68–82°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inGhost shrimp · 1.5 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 snailGhost shrimp
Temperature68–82 °F65–82 °F
pH7–87–8
Adult size2.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

All mystery snail tank mates

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with ghost shrimp?

Yes, mystery snails and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 68–82°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and ghost shrimp?

68–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and ghost shrimp need together?

At least 5 gal, set by the mystery snail. Add space for each extra fish.