Feedbook/Shrimp, snails & crabs
Zebra nerite snail
Neritina spp.
Also called Nerite snails, Neritina
Essential gear
- Planted tank
- Intake guard
- Thermometer
- Algae wafers (optional)
- Water-change hose
Lifespan
1–3years
Water temperature
22–28°C
pH
7.0–8.2
Activity
Grazes glass and hardscape
May be active day or night
Breeding
Hard to rear in freshwater
Eggs are common; larvae usually do not survive
Diet
Algae eater
Film algae, some hair algae, algae wafers
Suggested habitat
Best where planted-tank glass and hardscape offer film algae to graze. Stable water and not-too-soft hardness keep shells healthy.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.