Can Malaysian Trumpet Snail Live With Red Phantom Tetra?

Malaysian Trumpet Snail and Red Phantom Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–82°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (7.0–7.0). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Malaysian Trumpet Snail: bottom, Red Phantom Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Red Phantom Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 15 gallons

ParameterMalaysian Trumpet SnailRed Phantom Tetra
Temperature65–82°F72–82°F
pH7–85.5–7
Max Size1"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank5 gal15 gal

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