Are horned nerite snails and betta compatible?

[PattyCakes81]

Hi guys,

My betta Cosmo never bothers my olive and zebra nerite snails. But I would like to know if he would bother a couple of horned nerite snails, since they are smaller?

Thanks,
Patty

 

[rufioman]

I had a horned nerite with my betta, Louie, for years. No bites or damage. Small, small nerites might be a snack, though. My betta ate small MTS like it was 1995.

 

[tanker]

Yes, agree with "Rufioman". Except I have never seen small Nerites, all have been about 1/2" round at least.

 

[PattyCakes81]

Thank you for your help!

 

[rufioman]

He's right. Smaller nerites are difficult to find. They do not expose nearly as much flesh as the mystery snails or anything else, too. My nerite was a 1/2 incher in with my betta, rams, and other assorted snail biters. Not a single time did I see them go at it. My MTS sure, but only the itty bitty guys. Everyone eats MTS anyways.