Can Johanni Cichlid live with Mystery Snail?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: Sometimes, but only if the warnings are handled. We evaluated Johanni Cichlid and Mystery Snail for 2 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 55 gallons.

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Caution, conditional match

Data confidence: high

Verified sources: Mbuna overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.

Real-world aquarium example showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail.
Real-world aquarium photo showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail in a planted setup.
Real-world aquarium example showing a Betta observed with shrimp and snails.
Real-world aquarium photo showing a Betta observed with shrimp and snails.

Water parameter comparison

Johanni Cichlid temperature72-82F
Mystery Snail temperature68-82F
Johanni Cichlid pH7.5-8.8
Mystery Snail pH7-8.4
Johanni Cichlid GH10-20 dGH
Mystery Snail GH8-20 dGH
Minimum tank55 gal
Last updated2026-06-11

Confidence: high. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.

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