Can Nerite Snail (Zebra) Live With Discus?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Nerite Snail needs 72–78°F, Discus needs 82–88°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Nerite Snail (Zebra) | Discus | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 81–88°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 5.5–7 | 7–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 1" | 7.9" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Nerite Snail (Zebra)
Neritina natalensis
beginnerpeaceful5+ gal
The Nerite Snail (Zebra) (Neritina natalensis) is a beginner freshwater species known for its black, yellow-gold zigzag stripes coloration. Best algae eating snail. All surfaces.
Full care guide →Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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