Can nerite snails live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inElectric blue acara · 6 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 snailElectric blue acara
Temperature72–78 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with electric blue acaras?

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

What temperature suits both nerite snails and electric blue acaras?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.