Can nerite snails live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for nerite snails.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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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 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 snailChinese algae eater
Temperature72–78 °F74–80 °F
pH7–8.56–8
Adult size1.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for nerite snails.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and chinese algae eaters?

74–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.