Zebra Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
What you need to keep a Zebra Nerite Snail
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pH
6.5–8.5
Temperature
22–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Zebra Nerite Snail costs in South Africa
9 price points from 6 shops over 90 days
R30
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SA median R55 across 6 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
One of the best algae eaters in the freshwater hobby, the Zebra Nerite snail features an attractive gold and black striped shell. They are completely plant-safe and will not reproduce in freshwater, preventing overpopulation. Their eggs will not hatch without brackish water.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Zebra Nerite Snail healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Add it only to a fully cycled, mature tank: invertebrates tolerate ammonia and nitrite far worse than fish. Keep a lid on: many snails climb out.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8.5 and 22–28°C. Never use copper: most fish medications and some plant fertilisers contain it and it kills invertebrates. Drip-acclimate over at least an hour. Enough calcium and hardness keeps shells from pitting.
Feeding
Herbivore. Remove uneaten food within a few hours so it doesn't foul the water.
Behaviour
Most activity happens at night and around feeding.
Tankmates
Many fish eat snails (loaches and puffers in particular). Keep it with small, peaceful fish, or on its own.
Breeding
Whether Zebra Nerite Snail breeds at home depends on the species' larval stage; many need brackish or marine conditions to raise young.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R30–75 · Average: R58
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