Can Bladder Snail live with Axelrod's Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Bladder Snail wants 7–8 but Axelrod's Rasbora wants 4–6.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–6 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Bladder Snail | Axelrod's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–82°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–18 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.5" | 0.6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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