Useful and attractive!
Broadly considered the gold standard in algae management, Nerites work tirelessly to keep your glass and decor spot-free!
These little guys play such an important role in a balanced aquarium! They are nature's recyclers, and work tirelessly to scrub detritus, algae and fish poo from your tank.
Peaceful and easy- going, these snails do not eat live plants, but you may see them resting on green foliage in order to scrub away any algae or biofilms on the surface.
These guys are undemanding, but would prefer a planted, community tank within normal parameters. They do like a bit of cuttlebone here and there to keep their shells hard and clear, and will grow to about 1". Grab some of that here: Cuttlebone by Weight.
These snails do not reproduce in a freshwater aquarium. They will try by leaving tiny little "pearls" on the glass and decorations. These eggs will never hatch, however, and will slowly dissolve over time.
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
This little thing really gets around. We love watching this snail travel around the aquascape and clean everything in sight. It's beautiful and useful. I'm so glad we decided to add snails because they have become a special part of the aquarium landscape bringing interest and practicality.
I was a little worried bc the postal service seemed to loose the package and it was in transit for over a week. but low and behold the little nerite is a trooper and arrived alive and now thriving
My first snail purchase. I’ve been wanting one and finally got one. I was worried about the shipment but he arrived via perfect shipping. Didn’t miss a beat once placed in my tank. I’m still amazed at how mobile he is!
Truly thinking of creating just a snail tank.
My first snail purchase. I’ve been wanting one and finally got one. I was worried about the shipment but he arrived via perfect shipping. Didn’t miss a beat once placed in my tank. I’m still amazed at how mobile he is!
Truly thinking of creating just a snail tank.
I never had a nerite snail before so when you had them on sale I gave it a try. Showed up bigger than I expected and in great shape. It has been a few months and he has done an excellent job cleaning my aquarium glass removing algae that ramshorns can't.