Turret nerite
Neritina turrita
Familia : Neritidae
InvertebradoAgua dulcesnail
Freshwater snail with an elongated turret-shaped shell, effective algae eater.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Freshwater rivers and estuaries, on hard substrates
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH6–12 °dGH
KH4–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
2.5 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. Diet: algae, supplement with blanched vegetables. Avoid copper. Shell is robust but can break if dropped.