Can nerite snails live with crayfish?

Verdict
No

No. Nerite snails and crayfish should not share a tank. Crayfish hunt snails, so nerite snails will be eaten.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 CrayfishCrayfish65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Nerite snail 72–78°Crayfish 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Nerite snail 7–8.5Crayfish 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inCrayfish · 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 snailCrayfish
Temperature72–78 °F65–77 °F
pH7–8.56.5–8
Adult size1.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for crayfish

All crayfish tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with crayfish?

No. Nerite snails and crayfish should not share a tank. Crayfish hunt snails, so nerite snails will be eaten.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and crayfish?

72–77 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, crayfish need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and crayfish need together?

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