Can Ember Tetra Live With Assassin Snail?
Ember Tetra and Assassin Snail are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Assassin Snail | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 70–80°F | 73–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 0.8" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Ember Tetra + Assassin Snail
To keep Ember Tetra and Assassin Snail together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Ember Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Ember tetras are tiny, fiery-orange schooling fish that add a warm glow to planted tanks. At under 1 inch, they are perfect for nano tanks and make excellent companions for shrimp.
Full care guide →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.
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