Can nerite snails live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Nerite snails and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Nerite snails need 72–78°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Nerite snails need 72–78°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
- Watch outLarge flowerhorns crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for nerite snails.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: nerite snails the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Nerite snail | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 7–8.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for nerite snails
Questions
Can nerite snails live with flowerhorns?
No. Nerite snails and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Nerite snails need 72–78°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What temperature suits both nerite snails and flowerhorns?
None. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F and flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do nerite snails and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.