Caracol Neritina
(Neritina paralella)

Description

Caracol Neritina: Your Ultimate Algae-Eating Aquascape Ally!

Unleash the natural cleaning power of the beautiful Caracol Neritina in your freshwater aquarium. These peaceful snails are renowned for their incredible algae-eating abilities, keeping your glass and decor spotless!

Overview

The Caracol Neritina, often displaying captivating striped or spotted patterns, is a highly effective and visually appealing invertebrate for your aquarium. Their shells come in diverse hues, adding natural beauty while they tirelessly graze on unsightly algae from all surfaces. These active snails will explore every corner of your tank, including glass, plants, and hardscape, ensuring a pristine environment. Their non-aggressive nature makes them a perfect addition to most community setups.

Care Level

Easy to care for, the Caracol Neritina is an excellent choice for aquarists of all experience levels. They are peaceful and compatible with a wide array of non-aggressive tank mates, including small fish and shrimp. Ensure tank mates are not known snail predators, as Nerite Snails are defenceless against them. Their hardiness allows them to adapt well to stable freshwater conditions.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 20 litres is recommended per snail, ensuring sufficient algae for grazing. Maintain water temperatures between 22-28°C and a pH range of 7.0-8.5. Harder water is crucial for their shell health; consider calcium supplementation if your water is soft. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as these snails are known climbers!

Diet

Caracol Neritina snails are primarily herbivorous, feeding voraciously on various algae types, including film, soft green, brown, and even some hair algae. Supplement their diet with high-quality algae wafers or blanched vegetables like zucchini or kale if natural algae growth is insufficient. They will not consume healthy live aquarium plants.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Caracol Neritina online from us, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced invertebrates. We prioritise ethical practices and meticulous packing for safe, stress-free delivery directly to your door, ensuring your new clean-up crew is ready to thrive and contribute to a healthy aquarium fish environment.

• Scientific Name: Neritina paralella
• Common Name / Variant: Caracol Neritina / Red Spotted Nerite
• Maximum Size: 3 cm
• Origin: Northeast, East, and Southern Africa (Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia)
• pH Range: 7.0–8.5
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 2–4 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / All Zones (climbs)

Add these industrious algae-eaters to your cart and transform your tank today!