Can Nerite Snail Live With Silver Arowana?
❌Not Compatible
Silver Arowana is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Nerite Snail | Silver Arowana | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 75–82°F | 75–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8.5 | 6–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 36" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 125 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Nerite Snail
Neritina spp.
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
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.
Full care guide →Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
advancedaggressive125+ gal
The Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a advanced-level freshwater fish growing to 36 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 125 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Nerite Snail:
For Silver Arowana:
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