Can nerite snails live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Kissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outLarge kissing gouramis 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 7–8 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: nerite snails the bottom, kissing gouramis 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	Kissing gourami
Temperature	72–78 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8.5	6–8
Adult size	1.0 in	10.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Herbivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with kissing gouramis?

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

What temperature suits both nerite snails and kissing gouramis?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.