Can Neon Tetra live with Sulawesi Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Neon Tetra wants 68–78°F but Sulawesi Snail wants 79–86°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Neon Tetra wants 5.5–7 but Sulawesi Snail wants 7.5–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Neon Tetra | Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–78°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater → Chewy GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Neon Tetra: buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- Sulawesi Snail: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Neon Tetra · …with Sulawesi Snail