Can hillstream loaches live with nerite snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, hillstream loaches and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 72–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Nerite snail 72–78°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 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

Hillstream loachNerite snail
Temperature68–75 °F72–78 °F
pH6.5–7.57–8.5
Adult size2.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with nerite snails?

Yes, hillstream loaches and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and nerite snails?

72–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and nerite snails need together?

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