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JA Zebra Nerite Snail, a small freshwater snail with distinctive black and yellow striped shell, perched on aquarium decor.
JA Zebra Nerite Snail crawling on aquarium glass, showcasing distinctive black and yellow striped shell.
JA Zebra Nerite Snails, colorful freshwater snails with striped shells, ideal for aquariums and algae control.
Zebra Nerite Snail from JA, showcasing black and yellow striped shell, ideal for freshwater aquariums.
JA Zebra Nerite Snail, a small freshwater snail with distinctive black and yellow striped shell, perched on aquarium decor.
JA Zebra Nerite Snail crawling on aquarium glass, showcasing distinctive black and yellow striped shell.
JA Zebra Nerite Snails, colorful freshwater snails with striped shells, ideal for aquariums and algae control.
Zebra Nerite Snail from JA, showcasing black and yellow striped shell, ideal for freshwater aquariums.

Zebra Nerite Snails

$ 9.99 - $ 13.99
$ 9.99
$ 9.99 - $ 13.99
$ 9.99
Quantity: 3 Pack

Common Name: Zebra Nerite
Scientific Name: Neritina Natalensis
Genus: Neritina
Wild Origin: Africa
Adult Size: 1in

**Note: All livestock orders will come carefully packaged with solid wall Styrofoam insulation and shipped via 1-day shipping only. No extra insulation needs to be added to your cart for your livestock.

The Zebra Nerite snail has a striking appearance that features black zebra-like stripes running down a gold shell. Nerite Snails are some of the best algae-eating snails to have in your planted tank. They are extremely easy to care for and undemanding. They feed entirely on algae alone and a small group of them can clean a large aquarium covered in diatoms within a few days. They do have a large appetite though and if they’ve eaten all the algae in the tank, it may be necessary to feed them algae wafers or blanched veggies. However, they have no interest in plant leaves so your aquascape is safe.

When choosing tank mates for your Nerites, avoid species that eat snails. These include Loaches, Crayfish, Large Cichlids, Goldfish, and other larger species. We prefer keeping our Nerites in most of our Buce tanks along with Amano Shrimp, Neocardina Shrimp, Caridina Shrimp, Oticinclus, Siamese Algae Eaters, Tetras, Cories, Bettas and other peaceful fish.

Key Features & Important Notes

  • Tank-raised specimen.
  • To increase survival rates, please allow 2-3 business days after placing an order to properly prepare live animal shipments.
Recommended Water Parameters
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any livestock.
  • Temperature Range: 72-82°F
  • pH: 7-8.2
  • GH: 5-8
  • KH: 5-15
  • Hardness: 12-25
  • Brackish Tolerance: 1.000-1.005
Recommended Tank Size
3-5 gallons. We generally don't recommend smaller tanks as snails produce a large amount of waste that will add to the tank's bio-load.

Diet
Algae, biofilm, diatoms, decaying plant matter, spirulina powder, algae wafers, blanched vegetables

Breeding
Breeding Nerite snails successfully requires brackish water. In the home aquarium, Nerite Snails lay white eggs on tank decorations and plants. However, these eggs won't mature in freshwater. The larvae of these snails require brackish environments with high salinity to undergo proper development. Rearing young snails would involve setting up a separate aquarium, given that adult snails are unable to endure the water conditions required to rear nerite larvae.

Overall rating: 4.68 / 5 from 50 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Zebra Nerite Snails are highly regarded for their striking appearance and effective algae-eating capabilities. Customers appreciate the fast shipping and excellent condition of the snails upon arrival. They are easy to care for and safe for planted tanks, though they require specific water parameters and tank mates.

Summary topics

  • Snail Appearance and Health (49%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the great looking and healthy snails they received.
  • Shipping Speed and Condition (23%): Many customers appreciated the fast shipping and excellent condition of the snails when they arrived at their destination.

Review topics: ["size","shipping","looks","service","packaged","snails","order","experience","plants","guys","addition"].

Review highlights

  • "These snails arrived quickly and in excellent condition." — Jane C.
  • "Each snail was a good size with vibrant colors." — Mira K.
  • "All 3 snails are healthy and active." — Faheem B.

Reviews

Very pleased.

"Very pleased with the snails. They arrived healthy and all have survived. I was especially pleased at their large size. In the past I have received snails from other sources and way too often they were extremely small. Not these!"

— Lloyd M. (5/5)

Sails

"The snails came very bright and immediately started cleaning my tank"

— Andrew P. (5/5)

Awesome experience. 5 Stars

"The snails and fish all arrived alive and healthy. Shipping and packaging was great. Snails and fish look beautiful."

— Katie W. (5/5)

Great purchase

"All alive and happy!"

— Matthew D. (5/5)

Excellent!

"The Zebra Nerite Snails arrived healthy, active, and exactly as described. BucePlant packed them well, shipped fast, and honestly—they always deliver clean, high-quality livestock."

— Ken M. (5/5)

10/10

"Prompt Service"

— Bryan B. (5/5)

These snails arrived quickly and

"These snails arrived quickly and in excellent condition. They are loving their new life in my gourami tank. Thank you!"

— Jane C. (5/5)

Great Experience

"Great experience and snails are thriving!"

— Art W. (5/5)

Great looking snails! Dropped them

"Great looking snails! Dropped them in the tank and they got right to work. Cleaned all my algae the first night!"

— Jason C. (5/5)

"All alive and well. Very pretty snails."

— Simone (5/5)

Q&A

Do I need to quarantine a Nerite snail? If so, how should I go about it.
Hi Colleen, Thank you for your question! It is always a good idea to quarantine Nerite Snails and any other fish and invertebrates before adding them to your main tank. To do so, use a separate small tank with conditions similar to your main tank and ensure it has a filter and a heater, if needed. Keep them in quarantine for about 2-4 weeks and during this time observe for any signs of illness, unusual behavior, or parasites. Performing regular water changes will help maintain water quality and reduce stress on snails. We hope this helps! Best regards, Team Buce Plant
Wil I be able to put these snails directly into my Brackish tank or will I have to acclimate them ? I have only one tank and have no place else to acclimate them , that's why I'm asking . Thanks Joe
Hello Joe, Thank you for the question. When adding snails or any new aquatic creatures to your tank, it's essential to acclimate them properly to prevent unnecessary stress and potential harm. Acclimating the Zebra Nerit snails will help them adjust to the specific conditions of your brackish tank gradually. -Team Buce Plant