Zebra Nerite Snail
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Description
Description
Product Description
Nerite snails are not only an effective algae eater, they also come in a variety of colors and patterns. An active animal, Nerite snails can often be found scavenging all surfaces of the aquarium décor. Safe for live plants, nerite snails make excellent choices for live planted aquariums to help with algae control.
- Life expectancy is 1 year.
- Max size is 1 inch
Feeding Instructions
Feed sinking food formulated for snails one time per day.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Product Description
Nerite snails are not only an effective algae eater, they also come in a variety of colors and patterns. An active animal, Nerite snails can often be found scavenging all surfaces of the aquarium décor. Safe for live plants, nerite snails make excellent choices for live planted aquariums to help with algae control.
- Life expectancy is 1 year.
- Max size is 1 inch
Feeding Instructions
Feed sinking food formulated for snails one time per day.
Habitat and Care
Nerite snails can thrive in smaller habitats as long as their dietary needs are met. A minimum of a 5 gallon aquarium is recommended for one. As a beginner level animal, nerite snails are fairly easy to take care of. Although hardy, they should only be added to established aquariums. Nerite snails can tolerate a variety of water parameters but do require minerals in their water to maintain their shell growth. If your water is exceptionally acidic and lacks minerals, commercial options as well as foods are available to help resolve this. Nerite snails benefit from being fed algae pellets as well as consuming algae in the aquarium. 25% of the aquarium water should be vacuumed and replaced each week, ensuring to use conditioner for tap water.
