Can peacock cichlids live with assassin snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Assassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

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

What works

Both are fine at 76–80°F.
pH 7.8–8 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: peacock cichlids the mid, assassin snails the bottom.

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

	Peacock cichlid	Assassin snail
Temperature	76–82 °F	75–80 °F
pH	7.8–8.6	7–8
Adult size	6.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Bottom
Group	Groups of 4+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Carnivore

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Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with assassin snails?

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

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and assassin snails?

76–80 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and assassin snails need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.