Can axolotls live with nerite snails?

Verdict

No. Axolotls and nerite snails should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. No temperature suits both.

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

What to watch

Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. No temperature suits both.

What works

pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

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

	Axolotl	Nerite snail
Temperature	60–66 °F	72–78 °F
pH	6.5–8	7–8.5
Adult size	10.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with nerite snails?

No. Axolotls and nerite snails should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both axolotls and nerite snails?

None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and nerite snails need 72–78 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do axolotls and nerite snails need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the axolotl. Add space for each extra fish.