Can nerite snails live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and yellow labs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 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 yellow cichlid
Temperature72–78 °F75–82 °F
pH7–8.57.8–8.6
Adult size1.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with yellow labs?

Yes. Nerite snails and yellow labs make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and yellow labs?

75–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.