Can Nerite Snail (Zebra) Live With Flowerhorn?
❌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 (Zebra) | Flowerhorn | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–86°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 1" | 11.8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 79 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
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 →Flowerhorn
Hybrid cichlid
intermediateaggressive79+ gal
The Flowerhorn (Hybrid cichlid) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, orange, blue, gold (varies by strain) coloration. Man-made hybrid. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Nerite Snail (Zebra):
For Flowerhorn:
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