Tank setup
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Horned Nerite Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Uncommon
Horned Nerite Snail
Clithon corona
Clithon corona
pH
7 - 8.5
Temperature
22° - 28 °C
Max size
1.5 cm
Min tank
20 L
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A tiny nerite armoured with black horns, sold in yellow and banded forms. An excellent algae grazer that cannot breed in fresh water, so it will never overrun a tank.
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Everything you need to keep Horned Nerite Snail healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Horned Nerite Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7–8.5 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Horned Nerite Snail is herbivore — algae, biofilm. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Horned Nerite Snail is generally peaceful algae grazer. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful algae grazer tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Horned Nerite Snail vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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