Tank mate check
Can Cherry Shrimp and Nerite Snail live together?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Cherry Shrimp and Nerite Snail pass the temperament and water checks, so they can share a tank.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Both species are peaceful. Cherry Shrimp is rated peaceful, Nerite Snail peaceful.
- Temperature overlap 65-78°F.
- pH overlap 7-7.5.
- Cherry Shrimp sets the floor at 5 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
- Keep Cherry Shrimp in a group of 10 or more.
Side by side
| Cherry Shrimp | Nerite Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperature | 65-78°F (18-26°C) | 65-80°F (18-27°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 7-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group size | 10 or more together | Can be kept singly |
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Other pairings
More Cherry Shrimp pairings
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish no
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra with caution
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy yes
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
More Nerite Snail pairings
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra no
- 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