Can nerite snails live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large elephant nose fish 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 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 snailElephant nose fish
Temperature72–78 °F73–82 °F
pH7–8.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with elephant nose fish?

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

What temperature suits both nerite snails and elephant nose fish?

73–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.