Can Nerite Snail Live With Flowerhorn Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Nerite Snail needs 72–78°F, Flowerhorn Cichlid needs 80–86°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Nerite Snail | Flowerhorn Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 80–86°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 7–8.5 | 6.5–8 | 7–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 12" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
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 →Flowerhorn Cichlid
Hybrid
intermediateaggressive55+ gal
The Flowerhorn Cichlid (Hybrid) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 12 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Nerite Snail:
For Flowerhorn Cichlid:
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