Can nerite snails live with chili rasboras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and chili rasboras 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

Chili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

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.
They use different parts of the tank: nerite snails the bottom, chili rasboras the mid.

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	Chili rasbora
Temperature	72–78 °F	75–82 °F
pH	7–8.5	4–7
Adult size	1.0 in	0.8 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 8+
Diet	Herbivore	Carnivore

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with chili rasboras?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and chili rasboras 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 chili rasboras?

75–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and chili rasboras need together?

At least 5 gal, set by the nerite snail. Add space for each extra fish.