Nerite Snail at PETCO

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Description

Nerite Snail

The Nerite Snail is a small snail that varies in color from brown, black and green. It is an excellent scavenger and algae eater, including film algae and the aquarium sides. Due to their small size and shell shape, Nerite Snails are the perfect snail for a reef aquarium.

Nerite Snail

Internet Price: $1.79 - $9.54

Quick Statistics

Temperament: Community
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Mollusca
Native To: Caribbean, Pacific Ocean
Diet: Herbivore
Adult Size: Up to 1"
Temperature: 72 - 78°F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Require plenty of hiding places and space to forage.
Care Level: Easy
Scientific Name: Nerita sp.
Environment: Marine