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Datasheet
| Maximum Size | 2.5cm / 0.98inches |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Care Description | Easy |
| Temperature | 18.3°C / 64.94°F - 29.4°C / 84.92°F |
| Carbonate Hardness | 5-12 |
| pH | 6.5-8.0 |
General Description
The Olive Nerita Snail Group, scientifically known as Neritina sp., belongs to the peaceful Neritidae family. These snails are efficient scavengers with a maximum size of approximately 2.5cm. They are popular for freshwater community aquariums and smaller ponds, serving as excellent algae and uneaten food controllers. Being omnivores, they have an easy-care level and typically live around a year under suitable conditions. Determining their sex involves observing size differences in a group sharing the same environment and diet.
Aquarium Setup
The Olive Nerita Snail thrives in water with a pH ranging from 6.5 to 8.0 and a carbonate hardness (KH) of 5-12. They prefer a temperature between 18.3-29.4°C. Peaceful by nature, these snails are ideal for maintaining a clean environment by consuming debris and algae. If the food supply is inadequate, supplement their diet with high-quality flake or pellet food.
Behaviour
Known for their peaceful temperament, Olive Nerita Snails are thorough scavengers. They play a crucial role in keeping the aquarium or pond free from excess food and algae, contributing to the overall cleanliness of the aquatic environment.
Feeding and Diet
As omnivores, Olive Nerita Snails consume a variety of food, primarily feeding on debris, uneaten food, and algae present in their environment. In instances where the natural food sources are limited, offering them supplementary flake or pellet food ensures their nutritional requirements are met.
Reproduction & Dimorphism
Reproduction in Nerita Snails requires brackish water due to their marine larval stage, making freshwater breeding impossible. Female Nerita Snails typically grow larger than males, aiding in sex differentiation when observing a group of similar-age individuals in the same habitat and feeding conditions.
Habitat and Distribution
The Olive Nerita Snail Group is commonly found in freshwater environments, making them well-suited for freshwater community aquariums and smaller ponds. Their preference for clean waters with moderate alkalinity and a diverse food supply aligns with their scavenging nature.