Red Spotted Nerite Snail – Algae Eating Freshwater Snail

🐌 Red Spotted Nerite Snail – Algae Eating Freshwater Snail

Description:
The Red Spotted Nerite Snail is a striking and practical addition to freshwater aquariums. With its bold red-orange shell marked by dark spots, it adds color and interest while serving as a natural algae cleaner. Nerite snails are popular for their ability to keep glass, rocks, and décor free of algae without harming plants. They are peaceful, hardy, and safe for community tanks. Best of all, they cannot reproduce in freshwater, making them a perfect algae control solution

Key Features

• Distinctive red-orange shell with dark spots
• Excellent algae eater – helps keep tanks clean
• Peaceful and safe for community aquariums
• Cannot breed in freshwater (no snail infestations)
• Suitable for planted and nano tanks
• Hardy and easy to care for

❓ FAQ

Q: Will Red Spotted Nerite Snails eat live plants?
A: No, they only eat algae and biofilm, leaving plants untouched.

Q: Can they breed in freshwater tanks?
A: No, Nerite snails require brackish water to reproduce, so they won’t overpopulate in freshwater.

Q: How big do they get?
A: They grow to about 1 inch in size.

Q: What do they eat if algae runs low?
A: You can supplement their diet with algae wafers or blanched veggies.