Can Assassin Snail Live With Black Skirt Tetra?
Assassin Snail and Black Skirt Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 70–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 15 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Assassin Snail | Black Skirt Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80°F | 70–82°F | 70–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 15 gal | 15 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Assassin Snail + Black Skirt Tetra
To keep Assassin Snail and Black Skirt Tetra together, you need at minimum a 15 gallon tank. Black Skirt Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Assassin Snail
Clea helena
Assassin snails are the natural pest snail control solution. They hunt and eat bladder snails, pond snails, Malaysian trumpet snails, and ramshorn snails. They breed slowly (unlike pest snails), have attractive yellow and dark brown striped shells, and are safe with fish and shrimp.
Full care guide →Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirt tetras (also sold as black widow tetras) are hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish with a distinctive flowing black anal fin that gives them their name. They come in natural silver-and-black and various dyed/modified versions (GloFish). The natural form is the healthiest choice. They can be mild fin nippers in small groups but are generally well-behaved community fish.
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