Tiger Nerite Snail (Neritina natalensis)
Quick facts
Scientific nameNeritina natalensis
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 70-82°F, pH 7.0-8.4, GH 6-18 dGH
Diet and feeding
herbivore
Keeper notes
Lays hard white eggs but larvae need brackish water, so it will not overrun a freshwater tank. A nerite with orange-and-black tiger banding, identical in care to the zebra nerite. Excellent algae grazer and fully plant-safe; needs hard alkaline water for shell health. Copper sensitive — no copper meds. Eggs won't hatch in freshwater, so it stays a non-breeding cleanup snail.
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