Will amano shrimp and mystery snails compete for food?

Not really. Amanos are bold and fast, but mystery snails are large enough to hold their own. If food runs short, drop in an algae wafer for the snails and a sinking pellet for the shrimp. They will each find their share.

Can amano shrimp eat mystery snail eggs?

No. Mystery snail eggs are laid above the waterline in a pink clutch. Amano shrimp stay in the water and have no access to those egg masses.

Do I need to supplement feeding if I keep both together?

In a planted tank with moderate algae, they may self-sustain. In a clean tank, offer blanched zucchini for the snail once or twice a week and an algae wafer for the shrimp once or twice a week. Both will accept vegetables readily.

Can Amano Shrimp Live With Mystery Snail?

By Alex WalshLast reviewed Apr 18, 2026

Yes

Yes, amano shrimp and mystery snails coexist well in 10 gallons or larger, and both are excellent cleanup crew members for planted community tanks.

Why

Amano shrimp prefer 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit while mystery snails tolerate 68-82 degrees, giving them a solid shared range of 70-80 degrees.
Amano shrimp reach 2 inches while mystery snails grow to 2-2.5 inches, so they are similar in size with no predator-prey dynamic.
Both species occupy different vertical zones. Amano shrimp actively forage across plants, glass, and hardscape throughout the tank, while mystery snails primarily work the glass and substrate at a slower pace.
Amano shrimp are bold enough to hold their own and mystery snails are large enough that neither will be bullied by the other.
Both species tolerate pH 7.0-7.5, and neither has particular requirements that conflict with the other.

Minimum shared tank

10 gallons

Shared temperature range

70-80°F

What could go wrong

Both are sensitive to copper and ammonia, so any medication or fertilizer that contains copper will harm both species. Always check labels before adding anything to a tank with invertebrates.