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Zebra Nerite Snail (Neritina natalensis)

⚠️ Important Legal Note: All aquatic invertebrates are prohibited to possess in any form or sell in the state of Maine. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship livestock from this listing to Maine. If you reside in Maine and try to checkout with this in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until it is removed from the cart.

The Zebra Nerite Snail (Neritina natalensis) is one of the most effective freshwater algae-grazing snails available in the aquarium hobby. Recognized for its bold striped shell pattern, this species combines strong cleaning ability with visual contrast in planted and community aquariums.

Zebra Nerite Snails are typically collected and acclimated for aquarium use. In freshwater systems, they are valued for their ability to graze on film algae, diatoms, and surface buildup without damaging healthy plants.

Neritina natalensis remains relatively small, peaceful, and highly focused on grazing behavior, making it an ideal addition to planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and community freshwater setups.

Quick Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Herbivorous grazer; algae, biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables
• Social Behavior: Can be kept singly or in groups
• Average Adult Size: 1–1.5 inches
• Average Purchase Size: 0.5–1 inch

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• KH: Moderate to High
• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

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⚠️ Important Legal Note: All aquatic invertebrates are prohibited to possess in any form or sell in the state of Maine. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship livestock from this listing to Maine. If you reside in Maine and try to checkout with this in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until it is removed from the cart.

The Zebra Nerite Snail (Neritina natalensis) is one of the most effective freshwater algae-grazing snails available in the aquarium hobby. Recognized for its bold striped shell pattern, this species combines strong cleaning ability with visual contrast in planted and community aquariums.

Zebra Nerite Snails are typically collected and acclimated for aquarium use. In freshwater systems, they are valued for their ability to graze on film algae, diatoms, and surface buildup without damaging healthy plants.

Neritina natalensis remains relatively small, peaceful, and highly focused on grazing behavior, making it an ideal addition to planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and community freshwater setups.

Quick Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Herbivorous grazer; algae, biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables
• Social Behavior: Can be kept singly or in groups
• Average Adult Size: 1–1.5 inches
• Average Purchase Size: 0.5–1 inch

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• KH: Moderate to High
• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

All Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!

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