Can nerite snails live with dojo loaches?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large dojo loaches crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Dojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

Watch outLarge dojo loaches crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 72–77°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

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	Dojo loach
Temperature	72–78 °F	59–77 °F
pH	7–8.5	6.5–8
Adult size	1.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 3+
Diet	Herbivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large dojo loaches crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and dojo loaches?

72–77 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the dojo loach. Add space for each extra fish.