Nerite Snail (Nerita sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Neritidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Primarily herbivorous, grazing on microalgae, diatoms, and biofilm on rocks and glass. Supplement with spirulina-based algae wafers if natural food sources are limited.
Origin and habitat
Tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, including Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Caribbean regions; specific Nerita species vary by geography.
Keeper 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
Log Nerite Snail in your reef tank
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