Can Assassin Snail live with Discus?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Assassin Snail wants 72–82°F and Discus wants 82–88°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 82–82°F and pH 7–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Assassin Snail | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 82–88°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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