Where to buy Nerite Snail
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About Nerite Snail
Nerite snails are small, dome-shaped gastropods with hard shells typically patterned in black, brown, white, or red with radial striping or spots. They have a rounded operculum (trap door) and reach approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Compatibility
- Highly compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Will not harm corals or other tank inhabitants. May be predated upon by large aggressive fish or crabs.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Neritidae
- Care Level
- Easy
- Notes
- • Minimum 10 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–82°F and salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Provide ample rock surfaces and algae-covered décor for grazing • Hardy and adaptable; prefer established tanks with stable parameters • Excellent algae grazers but do not consume hair algae or major detritus
- Category
- Snail
- Origin
- Tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, including Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Caribbean regions; specific Nerita species vary by geography.
- Max Size
- 1
- Diet Details
- Primarily herbivorous, grazing on microalgae, diatoms, and biofilm on rocks and glass. Supplement with spirulina-based algae wafers if natural food sources are limited.
- Type
- Snail
- Appearance Description
- Nerite snails are small, dome-shaped gastropods with hard shells typically patterned in black, brown, white, or red with radial striping or spots. They have a rounded operculum (trap door) and reach approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Research before you buy
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