Can nerite snails live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inClown pleco · 3.5 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 snailClown pleco
Temperature72–78 °F73–82 °F
pH7–8.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for clown plecos

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with clown plecos?

Yes. Nerite snails and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and clown plecos?

73–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and clown plecos need together?

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