Can nerite snails live with black skirt tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and black skirt tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Black skirt tetraBlack skirt tetra70–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Black skirt tetra 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inBlack skirt tetra · 2.5 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

Nerite snailBlack skirt tetra
Temperature72–78 °F70–80 °F
pH7–8.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for black skirt tetras

All black skirt tetra tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with black skirt tetras?

Yes. Nerite snails and black skirt tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and black skirt tetras?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, black skirt tetras need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and black skirt tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the black skirt tetra. Add space for each extra fish.