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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Nerite Snail?

Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

peaceful~2.5cm
Nerite Snail

Nerite Snail

Neritina natalensis

peaceful~2.5cm
VerdictGOOD

Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.

Classic shrimp tank companion. Nerites do not breed in freshwater so the populations stay independent, and neither species threatens the other.

Compatibility score

100/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

20L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 20L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C22–28°C shared
Cherry ShrimpNerite SnailShared window
pH
Range7–8 shared
Cherry ShrimpNerite SnailShared window
Temperament / behaviour

This is a classic shrimp-tank companion set. Nerites do not breed in freshwater, so they will not overrun a colony, and they generally leave shrimp alone while grazing algae on hardscape. The limits are ordinary ones: stable parameters, enough biofilm or supplemental food for both, and lids because nerites wander. It is workable without promising a maintenance-free tank.

Assessment details

  1. Known compatible pairing

    Classic shrimp tank companion. Nerites do not breed in freshwater so the populations stay independent, and neither species threatens the other.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

  3. Data or identification limits

    Top issue

    Source coverage is thin for at least one profile. Treat this as planning guidance, not a guarantee.

“Source coverage is thin for at least one profile”

Data or identification limits

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Keep both in a mature planted or hardscape tank, feed a little surplus for the shrimp, and check that the nerite is still eating if the glass goes too clean.
  • •Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: medium. Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.

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Cherry Shrimp + Nerite Snail — common questions

Can Cherry Shrimp live with Nerite Snail?
Usually, yes. Fishori’s checks resolve GOOD for cherry shrimp with nerite snails in a typical freshwater shrimp tank. Watch water quality and food; the pairing is workable, not magical.
What tank size do you need for Cherry Shrimp and Nerite Snail together?
Plan around 20 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Data or identification limits. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.