Nerite Snail | Best Algae Eating Snail for Aquarium

Nerite snails are one of the most popular choices for algae eaters in planted tanks. They effectively control algae growth, and they are relatively easy to care for. Theyre available in various beautiful colours, including brown, black, purple and striped varieties.
Important info:

Drip acclimate them 1 hour for them to adapt to new water . It takes them a while to get use to new water as they are tiny . Please do not put them with bigger fish to avoid being attacked .

The Benefit of Nerite Snails

They form your aquarium cleaning crew Keeps the glass and substrate crystal clear Consumes all types of algae and waste matter in its path Does not overpopulate the tank when placed in freshwater Adds attractive colour to the tank, interesting to watch them feed Grows in normal to low temperatures with very little extra care Very peaceful and do extremely well in community tanks! Does not eat plants

Nerite Snails For Sale In Australia

Micro Aquatic Shop is your one-stop for nerite snails in Australia. We have a wide variety of nerite snails for sale, and we’re sure you’ll find the perfect one for your aquarium!

Nerite snails are favoured for aquariums because they help keep the tank clean and algae-free. They’re also effortless to care for, and they make a great addition to any aquarium!

Does Nerite Snail eat plants? What is their diet?

Nerite snails are a type of freshwater snail that is popular in aquariums. They are known for their beautiful shells and their ability to eat algae. While nerite snails do eat algae, they are not strictly herbivores.

In the wild, nerite snails will eat just about anything they can find, including other snails, fish, and dead animals. Nerite snails should be given a varied diet in an aquarium that includes both plant and animal matter. This can be accomplished by feeding them algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and frozen or live foods.

Breeding of Nerite Snail

Nerite snails can be bred in captivity, but it is not an easy task. The first step is to find a male and female nerite snail. The next step is to provide the nerite snails with a suitable breeding environment. The nerite snails will need an aquarium with plenty of hiding places and a good supply of food.

The nerite snails will also need to be near each other to breed. Once the nerite snails have been placed in the same aquarium, they will eventually mate. The female nerite snail will then lay her eggs on a hard surface, such as a rock or piece of driftwood. The nerite snail eggs will hatch in about two weeks, and the baby nerite snails will be able to fend for themselves.

Product information – Nerite Snails:Nerite snails are a type of freshwater snail that is popular in aquariums. They are known for their striking black and white shell patterns, and they are relatively easy to care for. Nerite snails are primarily peaceful creatures that will not bother other fish or invertebrates in the tank. However, they can sometimes become aggressive towards each other, so it is important to watch them if you have more than one nerite snail in your aquarium.Size of the snail: ~ 0.5 – 1 cmYoung snails so they can have a full life to destroy nasty algae for you

Note:

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Nerite Snail eat plants? What is their diet?

They feed on algae fouling on tank walls, snags, and stones (soft film algae, soft green algae, soft brown algae, and brown diatoms ). However, they dont feed on tank plants. They also feed on leftover foods and waste matter in the aquarium.Nerite snails’ famous feature is their appetite for algae. They really clean tanks.

2. Breeding of Nerite Snail

Nerite snails will not breed in pure freshwater. They can successfully be bred only in brackish water. So if you get 2 snails, there will only be 2 snails for the rest of their life.

3. What to Expect from Us

We generally ship young adult Nerite snails that may not be fully grown. If you receive smaller-sized snails, they will grow up to 1 inch in diameter in a relatively short amount of time, and they will have a longer lifespan to clean up the algae for you.

If you have any questions about the size or age of the Nerite snail that you receive, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, and we would be more than happy to help.

Warning! Avoid any food product, medication, or plant fertilizer that contains Copper of any form. Copper is toxic to invertebrates. Many commercial fish foods, medications, and plant fertilizers contain copper or more commonly copper sulphate. Always look at the ingredient list for any product going into the aquarium to ensure they are copper-free.

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