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Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Physella acuta

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TemperamentPeaceful (0/10)
Adult Size1.5 cm
Temperature10–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)
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Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Physella acuta · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Butterfly Fish

Physella acuta · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Clawed Frog

Physella acuta · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Dwarf Frog

Physella acuta · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Jewel Cichlid

Physella acuta · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Lungfish

Physella acuta · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & African Pipefish

Physella acuta · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Physella acuta · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Amano Shrimp

Physella acuta · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Physella acuta · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Amazon Puffer

Physella acuta · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Apple Snail

Physella acuta · Pomacea maculata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Physella acuta · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Arrowhead Puffer

Physella acuta · Pao suvattii

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Arulius Barb

Physella acuta · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Asher Cory

Physella acuta · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Asian Arowana

Physella acuta · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Physella acuta · Mystus leucophasis

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Assassin Snail

Physella acuta · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Physella acuta · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Physella acuta · Scleropages jardinii

Not Recommended
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Australian Smelt

Physella acuta · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Physella acuta · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bladder Snail (Pest Snail) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Physella acuta · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Bladder Snail (Pest Snail): PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive