Can mystery snails live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Mystery snails and gold barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 68–75°Mystery snail 68–82°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Mystery snail 7–8Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inGold barb · 3 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 snailGold barb
Temperature68–82 °F64–75 °F
pH7–86–8
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

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Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can mystery snails live with gold barbs?

Yes. Mystery snails and gold barbs get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and gold barbs?

68–75 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and gold barbs need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the gold barb. Add space for each extra fish.