Can nerite snails live with fancy goldfish?
Verdict
No
No. Nerite snails and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerFancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
- Watch outLarge fancy goldfish crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Nerite snail | Fancy goldfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78 °F | 65–74 °F |
| pH | 7–8.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | All levels |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for nerite snails
Better tank mates for fancy goldfish
Questions
Can nerite snails live with fancy goldfish?
No. Nerite snails and fancy goldfish should not share a tank. Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); nerite snails need 72–78°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both nerite snails and fancy goldfish?
72–74 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.
What size tank do nerite snails and fancy goldfish need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.