Zebra Nerite Snails

$2.99

Zebra Nerite Snails

Name: Zebra Nerite Snails
Brand: Legacy Line Aquatics LLC
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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With bold black stripes across a golden to brown shell, Zebra Nerite Snails bring distinctive patterns and useful grazing activity to your aquarium. These peaceful snails spend their time exploring glass, rocks, driftwood, and plant leaves in search of algae and biofilm.

They are an excellent addition to established planted aquariums and compatible community tanks. They leave healthy plants alone and will not establish a reproducing population in freshwater.

Each snail has its own shell pattern, making every individual a little different.

Why Hobbyists Love Red-Spotted Nerites

Attractive and naturally variable shell patterns
Excellent algae and biofilm grazing
Peaceful with fish, shrimp, and plants
Will not overpopulate a freshwater aquarium
Compact size
Particularly suitable for mineral-rich water

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

Supplier-sourced Zebra Nerite Snail
Snails observed for movement, attachment, and shell condition
No guaranteed sex, exact pattern, or exact scientific species
Individual shell appearance will vary

Scientific Identification: Neritidae
Adult Size: Approximately 0.75–1.25 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Beginner once placed in a mature aquarium
Lifespan: Approximately 1–3+ years
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Temperature: 72–80°F
Suggested pH: Approximately 7.0–8.5
Water Hardness: Moderate-to-hard water preferred

Temperament & Behavior

Nerites spend much of their time grazing glass, stones, driftwood, and aquarium decorations. They may occasionally climb above the waterline, making a secure lid advisable.

Feeding

A mature aquarium containing algae and biofilm is important. A spotless new tank may not contain enough natural food.

Supplemental foods may include:

Quality algae wafers
Repashy-style grazing foods
Blanched zucchini
Blanched green beans
Other invertebrate-safe vegetable foods

Mineral-rich water helps maintain shell strength. Chronically acidic water may contribute to shell erosion.

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Peaceful community fish
Tetras and rasboras
Corydoras
Peaceful livebearers
Freshwater shrimp
Other non-predatory snails

Avoid:

Pufferfish
Snail-eating loaches
Assassin Snails
Large aggressive cichlids
Copper-based medications
Very soft, acidic water
Adding them to an immature aquarium without an established food supply

Local Delivery

Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
$150 minimum order is required for delivery
$25 delivery fee applies

Local Meet-Up

Local meet-up is available.
After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet.

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.