Can nerite snails live with platies?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, nerite snails and platies can live together. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Platy 70–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8.2Nerite snail 7–8.5Platy 7–8.2
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inPlaty · 2.5 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 snailPlaty
Temperature72–78 °F70–80 °F
pH7–8.57–8.2
Adult size1.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with platies?

Yes, nerite snails and platies can live together. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and platies?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, platies need 70–80 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and platies need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the platy. Add space for each extra fish.