Species Profile
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
Snailspeaceful
Adult size
1″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
68–82°F
pH
7–8.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
All levels
Diet
Algae, biofilm, blanched veggies
Notes
Best algae-eating snail. Doesn't breed in freshwater (needs brackish), so populations stay stable. Lays harmless white eggs on hard surfaces that won't hatch. Will be eaten by puffers and most loaches.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Nerite Snail
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Nerite Snailin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Otocinclus
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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