Horned nerite
Neritina reclinata
Familia : Neritidae
InvertebradoAgua dulcesnail
Freshwater snail with a horned shell, excellent algae eater.
Estado IUCN
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Preocupación menor
Descripción
Neritina reclinata is a small freshwater snail from West Africa. Its shell is globular, brown-yellow with stripes and horn-like protrusions. It grows to about 1-2 cm. Very active, it moves over surfaces grazing on algae. It is peaceful and compatible with most fish. Eggs only develop in brackish water.
Hábitat
Región :
Freshwater rivers and estuaries, often on rocks and roots
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH6–12 °dGH
KH4–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
2 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Freshwater: temperature 22-28°C, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 6-12, KH 4-8. Nitrates <30 ppm. Enjoys algae, supplement with blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach). Avoid copper-based medications. Shell is fragile, handle with care.