Can cherry barbs and nerite snails live together?
Yes
Cherry barbs and nerite snails can share a tank. Their water needs overlap and neither is known to bother the other.
Why
- Their temperature and pH ranges overlap comfortably, and neither is known to nip, chase or eat the other.
What each one needs
| Cherry barb | Nerite snail | Both | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–81°F (23–27°C) | 72–78°F (22–26°C) | 73–78°F (23–26°C) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 | 7.0–8.5 | 7.0–7.5 |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal (76 L) | 5 gal (19 L) | 20 gal (76 L) |
| Keep at least | 6 | 1 | |
| Adult size | 2 in (5.1 cm) | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
The smallest tank for both
A 20 gallons (76 L) tank holds 6 cherry barbs and 1 nerite snail at about 38% of its stocking limit, which leaves room for more.