Can angelfish live with nerite snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Angelfish and nerite snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large angelfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

Angelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

What to watch

Watch outLarge angelfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 76–78°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: angelfish the mid, nerite snails the bottom.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Angelfish	Nerite snail
Temperature	76–84 °F	72–78 °F
pH	6–7.5	7–8.5
Adult size	6.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with nerite snails?

Yes, with care. Angelfish and nerite snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large angelfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What temperature suits both angelfish and nerite snails?

76–78 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and nerite snails need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.