Ramshorn Snail tank mates
Planorbarius corneus
6 rated pairings from the Ramshorn Snail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Ramshorn Snail needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Both are peaceful algae eaters with identical water parameter requirements
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates with overlapping water conditions; both benefit planted tanks
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that ignore snails and thrive in similar water parameters
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling detritivore with similar peaceful temperament and water needs
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides grazing surface and shelter; snails help control algae on moss
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Ramshorn Snail
Species whose own guides list Ramshorn Snail as a tank mate.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Bladder Snail
Physella acuta
5 gal min · 0.5" adult · Peaceful
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Halfmoon Betta
Betta splendens 'Halfmoon'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Fancy Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Gold Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Plakat Betta
Betta splendens 'Plakat'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Clown Pleco
Panaque maccus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Blue Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Galaxy Koi Betta
Betta splendens 'Galaxy Koi'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Melanoides tuberculata
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Crowntail Betta
Betta splendens 'Crowntail'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Delta Betta
Betta splendens
5 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Molly
Poecilia sphenops
15 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Veiltail Betta
Betta splendens
5 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Bamboo Shrimp
Atyopsis moluccensis
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
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