Ramshorn snail tank mates

Good matches

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

Breeds freely. Loaches and puffers keep the numbers down.

Temperature: 70–80°F
pH: 7–8
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank: 5 gal
With care: 35
Avoid: 9

How each group of fish does with ramshorn 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.
Goldfish Large goldfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Oscar Large oscars crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Koi Large koi 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.
Electric blue acara Large electric blue acaras 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.
Fancy goldfish Large fancy goldfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Rainbow shark Large rainbow sharks 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.
Bichir Large bichirs crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Black ghost knife Large black ghost knives crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
Chili rasbora 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.
Kuhli loach Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Common pleco Plecos grow to 15 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ramshorn snails.
Blood parrot Large blood parrots 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 ramshorn snails.
Rummy nose tetra Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Firemouth cichlid Large firemouth cichlids 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.
Elephant nose fish Large elephant nose fish 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.
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.
Silver arowana 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.
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); ramshorn snails need 70–80°F. No temperature suits both.
Pea puffer Pea puffers hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
Crayfish Crayfish hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
Assassin snail Assassin snails hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
White cloud minnow White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); ramshorn snails need 70–80°F. They overlap only at 70–72°F, the edge of both ranges.
Yoyo loach Yoyo loaches hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
Zebra loach Zebra loaches hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.
Discus No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, ramshorn snails need 70–80°F.
Clown loach Clown loaches hunt snails, so ramshorn snails will be eaten.

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

Questions

What are the best tank mates for ramshorn snails?

Guppies, Platies, Cherry shrimp, Mystery snails, Ghost shrimp. They share ramshorn snails' temperature and pH and leave them alone.

What fish should not live with ramshorn snails?

Axolotls, Pea puffers, Crayfish, Assassin snails, White cloud minnows. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); ramshorn snails need 70–80°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.