Can silver dollars live with assassin snails?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Silver dollars and assassin 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.
- Watch outSilver dollars grow to 6 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for assassin snails.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: silver dollars the mid, assassin snails the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Silver dollar | Assassin snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82 °F | 75–80 °F |
| pH | 5–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for silver dollars
Better tank mates for assassin snails
Questions
Can silver dollars live with assassin snails?
Yes, with care. Silver dollars and assassin 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 silver dollars and assassin snails?
75–80 °F. Silver dollars need 75–82 °F, assassin snails need 75–80 °F.
What size tank do silver dollars and assassin snails need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the silver dollar. Add space for each extra fish.