Snail Freshwater - Nerite
Nerite Snails are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium snails. They are outstanding tank cleaners and effective algae eating snails around. They are popular in planted aquariums. Nerite Snail care is easy, a hardy species and able to adapt to a range of water conditions but do prefer tropical conditions.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank. Ensure Nerite snails are not left upside down as they have difficulty turning themselves back upright and may die if left unattended.
Features of Nerite Snail's:
- Aquatic plant safe aquarium snail; popular in planted aquariums
- Various colours & patterns including nearly black, dark brown, dark green, olive green, tan, golden and reddish brown with patterns from stripes, spots, wavey lines, and more
- Grows to 0.5 - 0.8cm
- The average lifespan is about 1 year
Nerite Snail : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Nerite Snail's:
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Nerite Snail Tank Mate Compatibility:
Nerite snail's are slow moving and lack ability to defend themselves other than retracting into their shell. Only keep with peaceful small species of aquarium fish that are not known to nip.
Here are some great tank mates for your Nerite snail's:
- Ghost Shrimp / Glass Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
- Cherry Shrimp
- Rasboras
- Danios
- Otociclus Catfish
Nerite Snail Food :
Nerite Snail's are not picky eaters. In addition to scavenging for food such as excess fish food, algae and organic material, the will feed on algae wafers and vegetables.
Nerite Snail Tank Set-up
Aquatic Plants
- Anubias
- Amazon swords
- Microsorium
Aquarium Lighting
Aquarium Filter
Nerite snails enjoy some organic waste in the aquarium. Avoid strong and direct water flow. Select an aquarium filter suited for your aquarium size. Some options include sponge filters, hang on filters and canister filters.
Check out our huge range of aquarium filters here.
Aquarium Heater
Nerite snails enjoy temperatures between 22 - 26 degrees Celsius. Always use a fish tank thermometer to monitor temperature.
Looking for an aquarium heater? Shop fish tank heaters here.
Aquarium Decorations
Nerite snails enjoy climbing in, around, on and under all types of aquarium ornaments. Driftwood in particular produces a natural organic bio-film that mystery snails love to eat. In addition to driftwood, use natural rock, ornaments, caves and silk plants.
Shop high quality aquarium safe décor here.
Aquarium Substrate
Aquarium Sand, gravels of all grades, and pebbles are all suitable for Nerite snails. They will appreciate scavenging for food between the substrate.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
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Description
Nerite Snails are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium snails. They are outstanding tank cleaners and effective algae eating snails around. They are popular in planted aquariums. Nerite Snail care is easy, a hardy species and able to adapt to a range of water conditions but do prefer tropical conditions.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank. Ensure Nerite snails are not left upside down as they have difficulty turning themselves back upright and may die if left unattended.
Features of Nerite Snail's:
- Aquatic plant safe aquarium snail; popular in planted aquariums
- Various colours & patterns including nearly black, dark brown, dark green, olive green, tan, golden and reddish brown with patterns from stripes, spots, wavey lines, and more
- Grows to 0.5 - 0.8cm
- The average lifespan is about 1 year
Nerite Snail : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Nerite Snail's:
After an Aquarium? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Nerite Snail Tank Mate Compatibility:
Nerite snail's are slow moving and lack ability to defend themselves other than retracting into their shell. Only keep with peaceful small species of aquarium fish that are not known to nip.
Here are some great tank mates for your Nerite snail's:
- Ghost Shrimp / Glass Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
- Cherry Shrimp
- Rasboras
- Danios
- Otociclus Catfish
Nerite Snail Food :
Nerite Snail's are not picky eaters. In addition to scavenging for food such as excess fish food, algae and organic material, the will feed on algae wafers and vegetables.
Nerite Snail Tank Set-up
Aquatic Plants
- Anubias
- Amazon swords
- Microsorium
Aquarium Lighting
Aquarium Filter
Nerite snails enjoy some organic waste in the aquarium. Avoid strong and direct water flow. Select an aquarium filter suited for your aquarium size. Some options include sponge filters, hang on filters and canister filters.
Check out our huge range of aquarium filters here.
Aquarium Heater
Nerite snails enjoy temperatures between 22 - 26 degrees Celsius. Always use a fish tank thermometer to monitor temperature.
Looking for an aquarium heater? Shop fish tank heaters here.
Aquarium Decorations
Nerite snails enjoy climbing in, around, on and under all types of aquarium ornaments. Driftwood in particular produces a natural organic bio-film that mystery snails love to eat. In addition to driftwood, use natural rock, ornaments, caves and silk plants.
Shop high quality aquarium safe décor here.
Aquarium Substrate
Aquarium Sand, gravels of all grades, and pebbles are all suitable for Nerite snails. They will appreciate scavenging for food between the substrate.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
