Assassin snail tank mates

Good matches

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The safest picks for assassin snails are guppies, endlers and platies. Each match shares assassin snails' temperature and pH and leaves them alone.

Hunts other snails. Leaves fish and adult shrimp alone.

Temperature: 75–80°F
pH: 7–8
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank: 5 gal
With care: 34
Avoid: 14

How each group of fish does with assassin snails. Click through below for the reason behind every verdict.

Good tank mates

Possible, with care

Betta Bettas sometimes pick at snail feelers. Most snails cope by staying shut for a while.
Oscar Large oscars crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Angelfish Large angelfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Neon tetra Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Kissing gourami Large kissing gouramis crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Bala shark Large bala sharks crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Jack Dempsey Large jack dempseys crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Ember tetra Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Chili rasbora Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Kuhli loach Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Blood parrot Large blood parrots crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Rummy nose tetra Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Electric blue acara Large electric blue acaras crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Firemouth cichlid Large firemouth cichlids crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Tinfoil barb Large tinfoil barbs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Chinese algae eater Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for assassin snails.
Black ghost knife Large black ghost knives crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Cardinal tetra Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Rainbow shark Large rainbow sharks crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Severum Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Bichir Large bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Peacock cichlid Large peacock cichlids crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Silver dollar Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Flowerhorn They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Gold barb They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Common pleco Plecos grow to 15 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for assassin snails.
Silver arowana Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Elephant nose fish Large elephant nose fish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Killifish Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Apistogramma Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Dojo loach Large dojo loaches crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Hillstream loach They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Zebra pleco They only share 79–80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
German blue ram They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Avoid

Axolotl Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Pea puffer Pea puffers hunt snails, so assassin snails will be eaten.
Goldfish Goldfish are coldwater animals (60–74°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Mystery snail Assassin snails hunt snails, so mystery snails will be eaten.
Koi Koi are coldwater animals (59–77°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. They overlap only at 75–77°F, the edge of both ranges.
Ramshorn snail Assassin snails hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
Nerite snail Assassin snails hunt snails, so nerite snails will be eaten.
White cloud minnow White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Yoyo loach Yoyo loaches hunt snails, so assassin snails will be eaten.
Fancy goldfish Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Crayfish Crayfish hunt snails, so assassin snails will be eaten.
Discus No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, assassin snails need 75–80°F.
Zebra loach Zebra loaches hunt snails, so assassin snails will be eaten.
Clown loach Clown loaches hunt snails, so assassin snails will be eaten.

Planning a mixed tank? The tank mate checker tests every pair at once. Or read the assassin snail care sheet.

Questions

What are the best tank mates for assassin snails?

Guppies, Endlers, Platies, Cherry shrimp, Honey gouramis. They share assassin snails' temperature and pH and leave them alone.

What fish should not live with assassin snails?

Axolotls, Pea puffers, Goldfish, Mystery snails, Koi. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); assassin snails need 75–80°F. No temperature suits both.

How is compatibility checked?

Each pair is compared on temperature and pH overlap, adult size and mouth size, fin nipping, temperament and territory. The worst result decides the verdict.