Can rummy nose tetras live with ramshorn snails?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Rummy nose tetras and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What to watch
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: rummy nose tetras the mid, ramshorn snails the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Rummy nose tetra | Ramshorn snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84 °F | 70–80 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can rummy nose tetras live with ramshorn snails?
Yes, with care. Rummy nose tetras and ramshorn snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What temperature suits both rummy nose tetras and ramshorn snails?
75–80 °F. Rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.
What size tank do rummy nose tetras and ramshorn snails need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the rummy nose tetra. Add space for each extra fish.












