Can Endler's Livebearer Live With Assassin Snail?
Endler's Livebearer and Assassin Snail are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Endler's Livebearer | Assassin Snail | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 70–80°F | 72–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Endler's Livebearer + Assassin Snail
To keep Endler's Livebearer and Assassin Snail together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
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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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