Tank mates for nerite snails

We checked nerite snails against all 149 other species in our database for water temperature, pH, size, fin nipping, predation and aggression.

Good tank mates for nerite snails include betta fish, cherry shrimp, guppy, dwarf gourami, neon tetra and panda corydoras. Avoid oscar, assassin snail and clown loach: oscar eats snails, including nerite snails.

Nerite snails: 22–27°C (72–81°F), pH 7–8, adult size 2.5 cm (1 in), minimum tank 5 gallons (19 L). Full nerite snail care guide.

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Good Compatible tank mates (118)

Shared water conditions and no known conflict. Still add fish slowly and watch them.

Caution Possible, with care (12)

These can work in the right setup, but there is a real risk. Read the reason first.

  • Common goldfish · 75+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 22–22°C).
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • Fancy goldfish · 20+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 22–23°C).
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • Boesemani rainbowfish · 29+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 26–27°C).
  • German blue ram · 20+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 27–27°C).
  • Hillstream loach · 20+ gal
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • Rosy barb · 29+ gal
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • White cloud mountain minnow · 15+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 22–22°C).
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • Crystal red shrimp · 10+ gal
    • Their preferred pH ranges don't quite overlap (7–8 vs 6–6.8).
  • Gold barb · 29+ gal
    • One is a cold-water species and the other is tropical, so neither will be at its best.
  • Zebra pleco · 20+ gal
    • Their temperature ranges barely overlap (only around 26–27°C).
  • Dwarf rasbora · 10+ gal
    • Their preferred pH ranges don't quite overlap (7–8 vs 5–6.5).
  • Green neon tetra · 10+ gal
    • Their preferred pH ranges don't quite overlap (7–8 vs 5–6.5).

Avoid Bad tank mates (19)

  • Oscar: Oscar eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Assassin snail: Assassin snail eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Clown loach: Clown loach eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Discus: They need different temperatures: Nerite snail 22–27°C (72–81°F), discus 28–30°C (82–86°F).
  • Dojo loach: Dojo loach eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Electric yellow cichlid: Electric yellow cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Firemouth cichlid: Firemouth cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Pea puffer: Pea puffer eats snails, including nerite snails. Pea puffer is best kept in a species-only tank.
  • Peacock cichlid: Peacock cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Red zebra cichlid: Red zebra cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Yoyo loach: Yoyo loach eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Demasoni cichlid: Demasoni cichlid eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Dwarf chain loach: Dwarf chain loach eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Dwarf orange crayfish: Dwarf orange crayfish eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Frontosa: Frontosa eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Green terror: Green terror eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Paradise fish: Paradise fish eats snails, including nerite snails.
  • Zebra loach: Zebra loach eats snails, including nerite snails.

Frequently asked questions

What fish can live with nerite snails?

Good tank mates for nerite snails include betta fish, cherry shrimp, guppy, dwarf gourami, neon tetra and panda corydoras. They need similar water and won't fight with or eat nerite snails.

Can nerite snails live with angelfish?

Yes. They share similar water needs (24–27°C (75–81°F)) and peaceful temperaments.

Can nerite snails live with bettas?

Yes. They share similar water needs (24–27°C (75–81°F)) and peaceful temperaments.

Can nerite snails live with bristlenose plecos?

Yes. They share similar water needs (22–26°C (72–79°F)) and peaceful temperaments.

Can nerite snails live with bronze corydoras?

Yes. They share similar water needs (22–26°C (72–79°F)) and peaceful temperaments.

How we decide: we compare each pair's comfortable temperature, pH and hardness ranges, adult sizes, mouth size (who can eat whom), fin nipping, aggression and territory. Read the full method. Data last reviewed 2026-10-13.