Can nerite snails live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and paradise fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inParadise fish · 3.5 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 snailParadise fish
Temperature72–78 °F61–79 °F
pH7–8.56–8
Adult size1.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsOne per tank
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with paradise fish?

Yes. Nerite snails and paradise fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and paradise fish?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and paradise fish need together?

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