Horned Nerite Snail tank mates
Clithon corona
6 rated pairings from the Horned Nerite Snail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Horned Nerite Snail needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Both are peaceful algae grazers with similar water parameter requirements and non-aggressive temperaments
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that occupy different tank zones and have compatible water chemistry needs
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share similar water parameters and algae-grazing habits without competing aggressively
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy mid-water zones and have compatible tropical water requirements
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species that share algae-grazing behavior and peaceful temperament without predatory tendencies
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Horned Nerite Snail
Species whose own guides list Horned Nerite Snail as a tank mate.
Red Racer Nerite Snail
Vittina waigiensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Bumblebee Goby
Brachygobius xanthomelas
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp
Caridina dennerli
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Black Calvus
Altolamprologus calvus
30 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Bumblebee Snail
Engina mendicaria
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Calvus Cichlid
Altolamprologus calvus
30 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis 'Crystal Black'
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Doria's Bumblebee Goby
Brachygobius doriae
10 gal min · 1.6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Mudskipper
Periophthalmus barbarus
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
White Calvus
Altolamprologus calvus
30 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.