Can Japanese Trapdoor Snail live with Strawberry Rasbora?
Light caution
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–6 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–82°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Japanese Trapdoor Snail | Strawberry Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–18 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 0.7" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 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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