Can nerite snails live with swordtails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Nerite snails and swordtails make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Nerite snail 72–78°Swordtail 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8.3Nerite snail 7–8.5Swordtail 7–8.3
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Nerite snail · 1 inSwordtail · 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 snailSwordtail
Temperature72–78 °F72–79 °F
pH7–8.57–8.3
Adult size1.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Better tank mates for swordtails

All swordtail tank mates

Questions

Can nerite snails live with swordtails?

Yes. Nerite snails and swordtails make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both nerite snails and swordtails?

72–78 °F. Nerite snails need 72–78 °F, swordtails need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do nerite snails and swordtails need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the swordtail. Add space for each extra fish.