Can ramshorn snails live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Ramshorn snails and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

Ramshorn snailRamshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–80°Ramshorn snail 70–80°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Ramshorn snail 7–8Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ramshorn snail · 1 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

Ramshorn snailElectric blue acara
Temperature70–80 °F72–82 °F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

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Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

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Questions

Can ramshorn snails live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Ramshorn snails and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What temperature suits both ramshorn snails and electric blue acaras?

72–80 °F. Ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do ramshorn snails and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.