Nerite Snail
Nerite Snail is a peaceful freshwater snail that needs a tank of at least 5 gallons (19 L), water at 65-80°F (18-27°C) and a pH of 7-8.
Full care guide for Nerite Snail
Also searched as: nerite snail, nerite, tiger nerite, zebra nerite
Quick facts
Excellent algae control. Does not breed in freshwater. Cannot flip themselves over.
| Minimum tank | 5 gallons (19 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65-80°F (18-27°C) |
| pH | 7-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bladder Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Ghost Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Least Killifishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Pond Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Freshwater Clammin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Medaka Ricefishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 80°F is too narrow.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galPea Puffermin tank 5 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 gal- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79-80°F is too narrow.
Nerite Snail pairing checks
One-to-one checks against other popular species, with the reasons for each verdict.
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish yes
- Guppy yes
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail yes
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
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