Can nerite snails live with lemon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and lemon tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Lemon tetra 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inLemon tetra · 2 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 snailLemon tetra
Temperature72–78 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.55.5–7.5
Adult size1.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with lemon tetras?

Yes. Nerite snails and lemon tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and lemon tetras?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, lemon tetras need 72–82 °F.

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

At least 15 gal, set by the lemon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.