Can Spike-Topped Apple Snail live with Thai Freshwater Crab?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 7–8 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Spike-Topped Apple SnailThai Freshwater Crab
Temperature65–79°F72–82°F
pH7–87–8
Hardness (GH)5–15 dGH6–15 dGH
Adult size1.5"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Min tank10 gal15 gal

Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.

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