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Zebra Nerite Snail (Neritina natalensis)
Best algae-eating snail; can't reproduce in freshwater (eggs need brackish), so no population explosion.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 5
- adult size in
- 1
- temperature range f
- 68-82
- ph range
- 7.0-8.5
- gh range dgh
- 6-12
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- herbivore
- lifespan years
- 1-2
- tank zone
- bottom
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06