Can nerite snails live with glowlight tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and glowlight tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–78°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Glowlight tetraGlowlight tetra74–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Glowlight tetra 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Glowlight tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inGlowlight tetra · 1.5 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 snailGlowlight tetra
Temperature72–78 °F74–80 °F
pH7–8.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with glowlight tetras?

Yes. Nerite snails and glowlight tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–78°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and glowlight tetras?

74–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and glowlight tetras need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the glowlight tetra. Add space for each extra fish.