Can Assassin Snail Live With Discus?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Assassin Snail needs 70–80°F, Discus needs 82–88°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Assassin Snail | Discus | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–81°F | 81–88°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 1.2" | 7.9" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Assassin Snail
Clea helena
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Assassin Snail (Clea helena) is a beginner freshwater species known for its yellow, brown-black spiral bands coloration. Eats pest snails. Bottom to Surfaces.
Full care guide →Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Assassin Snail:
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