Can nerite snails live with hatchetfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, nerite snails and hatchetfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Hatchetfish 75–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inHatchetfish · 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 snailHatchetfish
Temperature72–78 °F75–81 °F
pH7–8.55.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for hatchetfish

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with hatchetfish?

Yes, nerite snails and hatchetfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and hatchetfish?

75–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, hatchetfish need 75–81 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and hatchetfish need together?

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