Can nerite snails live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–75°Nerite snail 72–78°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Nerite snail 7–8.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inGold barb · 3 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 snailGold barb
Temperature72–78 °F64–75 °F
pH7–8.56–8
Adult size1.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with gold barbs?

Yes. Nerite snails and gold barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and gold barbs?

72–75 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and gold barbs need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the gold barb. Add space for each extra fish.