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Can Electric Blue Crayfish live with 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 68–77°F and pH 6.5–8 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Electric Blue CrayfishNerite Snail
Temperature65–77°F68–82°F
pH6.5–86.5–8
Hardness (GH)5–15 dGH6–15 dGH
Adult size5"1"
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Min tank30 gal5 gal

Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.

Where to buy

Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.

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Everything compatible with Electric Blue Crayfish · …with Nerite Snail

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