Zebra 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 on surfaces but larvae need brackish/saltwater, so it will NOT overrun a freshwater tank. One of the best algae-eating snails, completely plant-safe and tireless on film and diatom algae. Needs hard, alkaline water for shell health and an occasional algae supplement once the tank is clean. Copper sensitive — avoid copper meds. Females lay white eggs that won't hatch in freshwater, so no population explosions.
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