Can Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) live with Giant Sulawesi Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 76–77°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 10–12 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) wants 6.5–7.5 but Giant Sulawesi Snail wants 7.8–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) | Giant Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–77°F | 76–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 10–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 4.5" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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
- Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose): buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Giant 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 Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) · …with Giant Sulawesi Snail