Can Blue Phantom Pleco live with Tracked Nerite Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Blue Phantom Pleco wants 5.5–7 dGH but Tracked Nerite Snail wants 8–18 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–79°F and pH 7–7.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Blue Phantom Pleco | Tracked Nerite Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 65–79°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5.5–7 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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