Can african cichlids live with nerite snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. African cichlids and nerite snails get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–78°African cichlid 75–82°Nerite snail 72–78°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8.5African cichlid 7.8–8.6Nerite snail 7–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inNerite snail · 1 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

African cichlidNerite snail
Temperature75–82 °F72–78 °F
pH7.8–8.67–8.5
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with nerite snails?

Yes. African cichlids and nerite snails get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and nerite snails?

75–78 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and nerite snails need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.