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Caramujo neritina
Neritina natalensis
Hire one of these patterned grazers and the algae film on your glass simply stops existing — with zero risk of a snail plague.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- One snail per 20 L keeps grazing sustainable
- Keep 22-26 °C in hard, alkaline water for shell health
- Eggs appear but never hatch in freshwater — no overrun
- Offer algae wafers if the glass gets too clean
- Keep the lid closed; they wander above the waterline
Common questions
O que devo saber sobre o cuidado de uma nerite snail? +
Hire one of these patterned grazers and the algae film on your glass simply stops existing — with zero risk of a snail plague.
Typical guidance for a healthy nerite snail — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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