Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Nerite Snail?
Corydoras Catfish and Nerite Snail are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Nerite Snail | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–78°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7–8.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 5 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Catfish + Nerite Snail
To keep Corydoras Catfish and Nerite Snail together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
Corydoras catfish are beloved bottom-dwelling community fish known for their adorable whiskered faces and playful schooling behavior. With over 160 described species, corys come in many varieties including bronze, albino, panda, pygmy, and sterbai. They are peaceful, hardy, and help keep the substrate clean.
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Neritina spp.
Nerite snails are the best algae-eating snails for freshwater aquariums. They come in beautiful patterns (zebra, tiger, horned, olive) and will not reproduce in freshwater — making them the ideal pest-free algae cleanup crew. A single nerite can keep a 5-gallon tank virtually algae-free.
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