r/AquaticSnails • u/Connect-Reputation63 • 20h ago

Help Request Can I keep a nerite snail alone in a tank?

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I got a betta a couple weeks ago and unfortunately found out the hard way he does not like tank mates. He killed two mystery snails within a week. I separated my nerite snail into a separate 2 gal tank. Is he ok to live by himself? Should I get him any tank mates and what, if any? Thank you!☺️

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u/Emuwarum Helpful User 20h ago

10 gallons is the minimum for 1 nerite snail. Your small tank cannot grow enough algae to keep him fed.

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u/Connect-Reputation63 18h ago

I have algae discs. Does he really need all that space for one snail?

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u/Emuwarum Helpful User 12h ago

He will not eat algae discs, only live algae and biofilm. He will starve to death if the tank is too small to grow enough.

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u/Connect-Reputation63 11h ago

Thanks for the info!

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u/Diggingcanyons 20h ago

I think he will be fine alone. Just so long as he has something to eat and the water is good, they're happy