Can nerite snails live with sparkling gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5 Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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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 inSparkling gourami · 1.5 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 snailSparkling gourami
Temperature72–78 °F72–82 °F
pH7–8.56–7.5
Adult size1.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can nerite snails live with sparkling gouramis?

Yes. Nerite snails and sparkling gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 5 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and sparkling gouramis?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and sparkling gouramis need together?

At least 5 gal, set by the nerite snail. Add space for each extra fish.