Can nerite snails live with apistogramma?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Apistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

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

	Nerite snail	Apistogramma
Temperature	72–78 °F	75–84 °F
pH	7–8.5	5–7
Adult size	1.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Herbivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with apistogramma?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and apistogramma 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 nerite snails and apistogramma?

75–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and apistogramma need together?

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