Can corydoras live with nerite snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, corydoras and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

CorydorasCorydoras72–79°F · pH 6–7.8 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: 72–78°Corydoras 72–79°Nerite snail 72–78°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.8Corydoras 6–7.8Nerite snail 7–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 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

CorydorasNerite snail
Temperature72–79 °F72–78 °F
pH6–7.87–8.5
Adult size2.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

All corydoras tank mates

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Questions

Can corydoras live with nerite snails?

Yes, corydoras and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and nerite snails?

72–78 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and nerite snails need together?

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