How many snails can I have in a 55 gallon fish tank?

Updated On July 24th, 2019

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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If you are referring to Mystery Snails, then 3 or 4 would be fine for that size tank. Some aquarists may recommend 1-2 snails per 5 gallons, but it depends on what else you plan on keeping in the tank.

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