Can Rummy-Nose Tetra Live With Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Rummy Nose Tetra needs 5.5–7.0, Rabbit Snail needs 7.5–8.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Rummy-Nose Tetra | Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 77–86°F | 76–84°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 4.7" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 11 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Rummy-Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Rummy-Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, red (head), black/white (tail) coloration. Red nose indicates water quality. Mid.
Full care guide →Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail)
Tylomelania spp.
intermediatepeaceful11+ gal
The Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail) (Tylomelania spp.) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its black-brown shell, orange-yellow body coloration. Long snout. Bottom to Surfaces.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Rummy-Nose Tetra:
For Rabbit Snail (Elephant Snail):
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