Can Fire Rasbora live with Sulawesi Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Fire Rasbora wants 72–79°F and Sulawesi Snail wants 79–86°F, so only 79°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping pH: Fire Rasbora wants 5.5–7 but Sulawesi Snail wants 7.5–8.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Fire Rasbora | Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–8 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.6" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 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 · GH remineraliser
Where to buy
- Sulawesi Snail: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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