Can kuhli loaches live with nerite snails?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Kuhli loaches and nerite snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Kuhli loach75–86°F · pH 5.5–7

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What works

Both are fine at 75–78°F.

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

	Kuhli loach	Nerite snail
Temperature	75–86 °F	72–78 °F
pH	5.5–7	7–8.5
Adult size	3.5 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Groups of 6+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Herbivore

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Questions

Can kuhli loaches live with nerite snails?

Yes, with care. Kuhli loaches and nerite snails can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and nerite snails?

75–78 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

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

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