Nerite Snails & Bettas - Ideal Ph?

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NeonBlueLeon

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Hello folks,
 
I currently have a betta and two nerite snails in a 6.6 gallon (Petco Bookshelf Aquarium) tank.  I've got my hands on some IAL and I know they release tannins and lower pH which bettas appreciate. 
 
The water coming out of my tap is at 7.8 pH and I imagine the IAL will lower that.  I don't know how much one 8 inch (20 cm) leaf will lower the pH.  Will my nerites be okay in a lower pH, say between 6.0-7.0?
 
Low PH is fine, but snails will suffer as there shells will dissolve in softer water.
 

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