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Nerite Snail (Zebra) Neritina natalensis

Water: Freshwater

Nerite Snail (Zebra) photo
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Nerite Snail (Zebra) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Jan Delsing • Public domain
Nerite Snail (Zebra) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Obsidian Soul • CC0

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Overview

Scientific name
Neritina natalensis
Origin region
East Africa
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
3.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Algae grazer

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
20.0–28.0
pH
6.80–8.20
GH (dGH)
6.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00

Habitat & environment

East Africa

Feeding

Algae grazer

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg capsules; no hatch in FW.

Notes

Great algae control; eggs laid but larvae need brackish.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
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