Can Mystery Snail Live With Black Skirt Tetra?
Mystery Snail and Black Skirt Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 70–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 15 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Mystery Snail | Black Skirt Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–82°F | 70–82°F | 70–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 15 gal | 15 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Mystery Snail + Black Skirt Tetra
To keep Mystery 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
Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
Mystery snails are popular aquarium snails known for their vibrant colors (gold, ivory, blue, purple, black), algae-eating ability, and entertaining personality. Unlike pest snails, they won't overrun your tank as they lay visible egg clutches above the waterline that are easy to control. They're peaceful, hardy, and safe for planted tanks.
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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