Turret nerite
Neritina turrita
Family : Neritidae
InvertebrateFreshwatersnail
Freshwater snail with an elongated turret-shaped shell, effective algae eater.
Popularity
Freshwater snail
algivore or detritivore
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Neritina turrita is a freshwater snail from West Africa. Its shell is conical and elongated, dark brown with lighter bands. It grows to about 1.5-2.5 cm. It is an excellent algae grazer, especially on glass and decorations. It is hardy and easy to keep. Like other nerites, its eggs only develop in brackish water.
Habitat
Region :
Freshwater rivers and estuaries, on hard substrates
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH6–12 °dGH
KH4–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Herbivore
Min. tank
10 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
2.5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Lays hard white eggs on hard surfaces; eggs require brackish water to hatch, rarely breed in freshwater aquariums.
Care notes
Freshwater: temperature 22-28°C, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 6-12, KH 4-8. Nitrates <30 ppm. Diet: algae, supplement with blanched vegetables. Avoid copper. Shell is robust but can break if dropped.
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