Ruby Nerite Snail tank mates
Neritina variegata
6 rated pairings from the Ruby Nerite Snail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Ruby Nerite Snail needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Both are peaceful algae eaters that occupy similar ecological niches without competing aggressively
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful shrimp that coexist well with snails in planted tanks
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that ignore snails and occupy different tank zones
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small algae-eating fish that work synergistically with snails for algae control
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that share similar peaceful temperament and do not prey on snails
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water fish that generally ignore snails and do not pose predation risk
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.