Can nerite snails live with mollies?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and mollies make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inMolly · 4 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 snailMolly
Temperature72–78 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.57.5–8.5
Adult size1.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with mollies?

Yes. Nerite snails and mollies make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and mollies?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and mollies need together?

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