Can discus live with nerite snails?
Verdict
No
No. Discus and nerite snails should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, nerite snails need 72–78°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, nerite snails need 72–78°F.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outLarge discus crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
What works
- They use different parts of the tank: discus the mid, nerite snails the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Discus | Nerite snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88 °F | 72–78 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8.5 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore |
Better tank mates for discus
Better tank mates for nerite snails
Questions
Can discus live with nerite snails?
No. Discus and nerite snails should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, nerite snails need 72–78°F.
What temperature suits both discus and nerite snails?
None. Discus need 82–88 °F and nerite snails need 72–78 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do discus and nerite snails need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.