Will amano shrimp eat nerite snail eggs?

No. Nerite snail eggs are small, hard, and stuck to surfaces like glass and driftwood. They are completely inaccessible to amano shrimp and the shrimp have no interest in them.

How many amano shrimp and nerite snails can I keep together in a 10-gallon tank?

A group of 4-5 amano shrimp and 1-2 nerite snails works well in a 10-gallon planted tank. The shrimp handle the free-floating algae and biofilm while the nerites clean hard surfaces systematically.

Do both species need similar water hardness?

Yes. Nerite snails need harder, more alkaline water for shell health. Amano shrimp do well in GH of 6-8. A cuttlebone in the tank benefits both by providing calcium for the nerite shell and the amano exoskeleton during molts.

Can Amano Shrimp Live With Nerite Snail?

By Alex WalshLast reviewed Apr 18, 2026

Yes

Yes, amano shrimp and nerite snails coexist comfortably in 10 gallons or larger, and both are highly effective algae eaters for planted community tanks.

Why

Amano shrimp thrive at 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit while nerite snails prefer 72-80 degrees, giving them a shared range of 72-80 degrees.
Amano shrimp reach 2 inches while nerite snails stay at 1 inch. The size difference is modest and nerites are protected by their hard shells.
Both species actively graze on algae and biofilm, but amanos range throughout the tank while nerites work surfaces more methodically. They do not compete for the same food sources.
Amano shrimp are bold enough to coexist with larger tankmates, and nerite snails move slowly enough that the two species simply ignore each other.
Both tolerate pH 7.0-7.5, and both need calcium for healthy shells or exoskeletons, so mineral supplementation benefits both.

Minimum shared tank

10 gallons

Shared temperature range

72-80°F

What could go wrong

Both are sensitive to copper, which is toxic to all freshwater invertebrates. Any medication, plant fertilizer, or water conditioner that contains copper will harm or kill both. Always check product labels before adding anything to the tank.