The nerite snail (Neritina natalensis) is a peaceful snail that grows to about 1 inches and spends its time near the bottom. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 5 gallons or more, at 72–78°F and pH 7–8.4.
5 galsmallest tank
1″adult size
72–78°Ftemperature
7–8.4pH
1+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Nerite snail.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Kuhli loach: Nerite snail and Kuhli loach prefer different water (pH 7–8.4 vs 5.5–6.5).
- ✕Pea puffer: Pea puffer is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.