Nerite Snail

Nerite Snail

Neritina spp.

Also known as: Zebra Nerite, Tiger Nerite, Horned Nerite

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🌿 Herbivore

The best algae-eating snail. Beautiful shell patterns. Cannot reproduce in freshwater (eggs need saltwater).

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

7–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

1"
2.5 cm

Lifespan

1–2 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Lays white eggs on decor that won't hatch in freshwater. The best algae cleaners that won't overpopulate.

Feeding

Algae. If tank is clean, supplement with algae wafers.

Compatible Tank Mates

Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8"

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