Can mystery snails live with lemon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, mystery snails and lemon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–82°Mystery snail 68–82°Lemon tetra 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Mystery snail 7–8Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inLemon tetra · 2 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 snailLemon tetra
Temperature68–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7–85.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal15 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 lemon tetras

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with lemon tetras?

Yes, mystery snails and lemon tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–82°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and lemon tetras?

72–82 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, lemon tetras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and lemon tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the lemon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.