Can Rabbit Snail live with Rummynose Tetra?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Rabbit Snail wants 7.2–8.5 but Rummynose Tetra wants 5.5–7.
Side-by-side
| Rabbit Snail | Rummynose Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–84°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 7.2–8.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Rabbit Snail: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rummynose Tetra: 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 Rabbit Snail · …with Rummynose Tetra