Black Nerite Snail Neritina pulligera
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Neritina pulligera
Origin region
Vietnam & SE Asia
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
2.50
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Algae grazer
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–30.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–15.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam & SE Asia
Feeding
Algae grazer
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Eggs laid on hard surfaces but larvae require brackish.
Notes
Hardy algae eater; cannot reproduce in pure freshwater (needs brackish).