Can red tail sharks live with nerite snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Red tail sharks and nerite snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Red tail sharkRed tail shark72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–78°Red tail shark 72–79°Nerite snail 72–78°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Red tail shark 6.5–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Red tail shark · 5 inNerite snail · 1 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

Red tail sharkNerite snail
Temperature72–79 °F72–78 °F
pH6.5–7.57–8.5
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for red tail sharks

All red tail shark tank mates

Better tank mates for nerite snails

All nerite snail tank mates

Questions

Can red tail sharks live with nerite snails?

Yes. Red tail sharks and nerite snails make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–78°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both red tail sharks and nerite snails?

72–78 °F. Red tail sharks need 72–79 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do red tail sharks and nerite snails need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the red tail shark. Add space for each extra fish.