Can Candy Striped Pleco live with Tracked Nerite Snail?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 73–79°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Candy Striped PlecoTracked Nerite Snail
Temperature73–82°F65–79°F
pH6–7.57–8.5
Hardness (GH)4–12 dGH8–18 dGH
Adult size4"0.8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Min tank30 gal5 gal

Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.

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