Can nerite snails live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, nerite snails and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inCherry barb · 2 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 snailCherry barb
Temperature72–78 °F73–81 °F
pH7–8.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for cherry barbs

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with cherry barbs?

Yes, nerite snails and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and cherry barbs?

73–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and cherry barbs need together?

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