Can Nerite Snail Live With Pygmy Corydoras?
Nerite Snail and Pygmy Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–78°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 10 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Nerite Snail | Pygmy Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–78°F | 72–79°F | 72–78°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8.5 | 6–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 5 gal | 10 gal | 10 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Nerite Snail + Pygmy Corydoras
To keep Nerite Snail and Pygmy Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 10 gallon tank. Pygmy Corydoras should be kept in a school of 10+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Nerite Snail
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.
Full care guide →Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Pygmy corydoras are tiny, adorable catfish that max out at just 1 inch. Unlike other corys that stay on the bottom, pygmy corys are unique in that they frequently swim in the mid-water column, hovering in groups like tiny helicopters. They are perfect for nano tanks and shrimp tanks, and their micro-schooling behavior is endlessly entertaining.
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