{"product_id":"zebra-nerite-snail","title":"Zebra Nerite Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeritina\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zebra Nerite Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZebra Nerite Snails are popular freshwater aquarium snails known for their bold striped shells and excellent algae-grazing ability. They continuously browse hard surfaces such as aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood, and decorations for algae and biofilm, making them a useful addition to planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many freshwater snails, Nerite Snails \u003cstrong\u003ewill not establish a reproducing population in a normal freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females may still leave small white eggs on hard surfaces, but successful larval development requires brackish or marine conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6–20 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Algae \u0026amp; Biofilm Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 snail per roughly 5–10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on available algae and biofilm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep Zebra Nerite Snails in a mature, fully cycled aquarium containing established algae and biofilm. Rocks, driftwood, aquarium glass, and other hard surfaces provide important grazing areas. They are especially useful in planted tanks because they spend much of their time grazing surfaces without intentionally consuming healthy aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarder, mineral-rich water is preferable because calcium and other minerals are important for maintaining healthy shells. Chronically acidic or extremely soft water can contribute to shell erosion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally occurring algae and biofilm should make up an important part of their diet. If the aquarium does not produce enough natural food, algae wafers and appropriate vegetable-based foods can be offered. Avoid putting too many Nerites into an extremely clean or newly established aquarium where there may not be enough natural grazing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zebra Nerites are peaceful and work well with most peaceful community fish and freshwater shrimp. Avoid keeping them with known snail predators, including Assassin Snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell coloration and stripe patterns naturally vary between individual Zebra Nerite Snails. Females may deposit small white eggs on aquarium glass, rocks, wood, or decorations. These eggs generally \u003cstrong\u003ewill not hatch in freshwater\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Huna also notes that shipped snails can remain inactive for a period after arrival; their general snail guidance says some may take \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to begin moving after being introduced to the aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52679940407576,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":52679940440344,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-14at12.27.28PM.png?v=1789403292","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/zebra-nerite-snail","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}