Can mystery snails live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
No

No. Mystery snails and zebra loaches should not share a tank. Zebra loaches hunt snails, so mystery snails will be eaten.

Mystery snailMystery snail68–82°F · pH 7–8 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Mystery snail 68–82°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Mystery snail 7–8Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Mystery snail · 2 inZebra loach · 3.5 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 snailZebra loach
Temperature68–82 °F73–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for mystery snails

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Better tank mates for zebra loaches

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Questions

Can mystery snails live with zebra loaches?

No. Mystery snails and zebra loaches should not share a tank. Zebra loaches hunt snails, so mystery snails will be eaten.

What temperature suits both mystery snails and zebra loaches?

73–79 °F. Mystery snails need 68–82 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do mystery snails and zebra loaches need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra loach. Add space for each extra fish.