Can nerite snails live with silver dollars?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and silver dollars can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Nerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Silver dollar75–82°F · pH 5–7

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
Watch outSilver dollars grow to 6 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for nerite snails.

What works

Both are fine at 75–78°F.
They use different parts of the tank: nerite snails the bottom, silver dollars 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	Silver dollar
Temperature	72–78 °F	75–82 °F
pH	7–8.5	5–7
Adult size	1.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	75 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 5+
Diet	Herbivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

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Better tank mates for silver dollars

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with silver dollars?

Yes, with care. Nerite snails and silver dollars can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and silver dollars?

75–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, silver dollars need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and silver dollars need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the silver dollar. Add space for each extra fish.