Can nerite snails live with jack dempseys?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and jack dempseys can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large jack dempseys crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Jack Dempsey72–86°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

Watch outLarge jack dempseys crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What works

Both are fine at 72–78°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: nerite snails the bottom, jack dempseys the mid.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 snail	Jack Dempsey
Temperature	72–78 °F	72–86 °F
pH	7–8.5	6.5–7.5
Adult size	1.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Herbivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for jack dempseys

CrayfishYes

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with jack dempseys?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and jack dempseys can share a tank, but watch one thing. Large jack dempseys crack or pick at small snails. A big mystery snail has better odds than a ramshorn.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and jack dempseys?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, jack dempseys need 72–86 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and jack dempseys need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the jack dempsey. Add space for each extra fish.