Can ramshorn snails live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, ramshorn snails and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Ramshorn snailRamshorn snail70–80°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: 70–75°Ramshorn snail 70–80°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Ramshorn snail 7–8Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ramshorn snail · 1 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

Ramshorn snailGold barb
Temperature70–80 °F64–75 °F
pH7–86–8
Adult size1.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can ramshorn snails live with gold barbs?

Yes, ramshorn snails and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 70–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both ramshorn snails and gold barbs?

70–75 °F. Ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

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

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