Can severums live with ramshorn snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Severums 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.

Severum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Ramshorn snail70–80°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Watch outLarge severums crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 74–80°F.
They use different parts of the tank: severums the mid, ramshorn 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

	Severum	Ramshorn snail
Temperature	74–84 °F	70–80 °F
pH	6–7	7–8
Adult size	8.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for ramshorn snails

All ramshorn snail tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with ramshorn snails?

Yes, with care. Severums 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 severums and ramshorn snails?

74–80 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, ramshorn snails need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do severums and ramshorn snails need together?

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