Can serpae tetras live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, serpae tetras and ramshorn snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Serpae tetra 72–79°Ramshorn snail 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Serpae tetra 6–7.5Ramshorn snail 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Serpae tetra · 1.75 inRamshorn snail · 1 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

Serpae tetraRamshorn snail
Temperature72–79 °F70–80 °F
pH6–7.57–8
Adult size1.75 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can serpae tetras live with ramshorn snails?

Yes, serpae tetras and ramshorn snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both serpae tetras and ramshorn snails?

72–79 °F. Serpae tetras need 72–79 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do serpae tetras and ramshorn snails need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the serpae tetra. Add space for each extra fish.