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Hoping to go to a nearby stockist on Friday. ( not Pets at Home).

I'm expecting 10 Nerite snails soon too.

For a 60L fish tank is the following overdoing it?

10 x snails, 6 x Pygmy Coradoras, ? x Ember Tetra, 1 x Honey Gourami, ? x cherry shrimp?
 

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Too many snails and too soon.
Neritina snails feed on aufwuchs and require a mature aquarium to feel comfortable. When purchased, they are usually very thin, as they do not accept any other food and therefore do not eat anything in the store.

I would not keep more than one snail in 20 liters.
 
Even as a certified snail hater, I wouldn't do that to them. I agree with @Gertrudae - one would be the max, and it may even be too soon for one. If you're a sane and thoughtful person, you're going to enjoy your tank and have aquariums for a long time. Take your time. Add them slowly. The last time I made a mistake and added nerites, I could barely support 3 or 4 in a 450ltr, 2 metre tank.
 

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