Can Platy and Ramshorn Snail live together?

Platy and Ramshorn Snail are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Platy vs Ramshorn Snail

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Ramshorn Snail

Planorbella duryi

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Livebearers

Family

Snails

2.5″

Adult size

1″

10gal

Min tank

5gal

70–82°F

Temperature

65–82°F

7–8.2

7–8

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

All

Compatibility notes

criticalPlaty grows large enough (2.5") to eat Ramshorn Snail (1").

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