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Zebra Nerite Snails – Best Algae Eating Snail for Aquariums

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₹299.00 ₹399.00 25% OFF

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  • Live Zebra Nerite Snails (Neritina natalensis) — bold black-and-gold zebra shells
  • India's most effective algae-eating snail — green spot algae, diatoms, biofilm
  • 100% plant safe — never eats living plant tissue; perfect for planted and shrimp tanks
  • Cannot breed in freshwater — zero pest snail explosion risk, ever
  • Highly ornamental — striking zebra stripe pattern makes them display invertebrates
  • Safe with all peaceful fish, shrimp and other invertebrates
  • Available in packs of 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 — from single trial to bulk
  • Copper is instantly lethal — avoid all copper medications and fertilisers
  • pH 7.0–8.0 required — acidic water causes shell pitting and early death
  • Live arrival guaranteed — pan-India delivery

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Critical: Zebra Nerite Snails are instantly killed by copper. Check ALL medications, fertilisers and treatments before use. Also: pH must stay above 7.0 — acidic water causes shell pitting and early death.

Zebra Nerite Snails — Neritina natalensis

India's most effective algae-eating snail — 100% plant safe, cannot breed in freshwater, bold zebra-stripe shells. The definitive choice for planted tanks and shrimp tanks.

🌿 Algae Specialist ✅ 100% Plant Safe 🚫 No Breeding

🐌 Why Zebra Nerites?

Zebra Nerite Snails are the gold-standard algae cleaner for planted and shrimp tanks — superior to Apple Snails, Otocinclus and any other commonly available cleaner for precision glass and surface algae control. They specialise in green spot algae, diatoms and biofilm — the algae types that are hardest to eliminate manually.

Two features set them apart completely: 100% plant safety (they never eat living plant tissue — safe even with the most delicate plants) and no freshwater breeding (eggs are deposited but cannot hatch without brackish water, eliminating any risk of pest snail population explosion).

Planted Tank Rule of Thumb: 1 Zebra Nerite per 10–15 litres. Five snails for a 60L tank, ten for a 100L tank. Start with the 5-snail Best Seller pack — the most popular size for good reason.

📋 Species Profile

ParameterValue
SpeciesNeritina natalensis
Shell PatternBold black and gold zebra stripes
Shell Size1.5–2.5 cm diameter
Temperature22–28°C
pH7.0–8.0 (critical)
Plant Safe100% Yes
Breeds in freshwaterNo
CopperLETHAL

💰 Pricing

1
₹79
Rs79/snail
Entry
3
₹199
Rs66/snail
Starter
5 ⭐
₹299
Rs59/snail
Best Seller
10
₹549
Rs55/snail
Value Pack
20 🚀
₹999
Rs49/snail
Bulk

Three Reasons to Choose Nerites Over Other Snails

  • No pest snail risk: Unlike Ramshorn or Bladder Snails, Nerites cannot breed in freshwater. You will never have an unexpected snail explosion.
  • 100% plant safe: Unlike Apple Snails, Nerites never eat live plant tissue. Safe with Monte Carlo, Baby Tears, Buce, Vallisneria and all aquatic plants.
  • Specialist algae cleaners: More effective at green spot algae and diatoms than any other common aquarium cleaner — Otocinclus, Apple Snails or shrimp.
  • Ornamental shells: Bold zebra stripe pattern — beautiful display invertebrates that enhance the aesthetic of any aquarium.
  • Beginner hardy: Tolerant of most Indian tap water when pH is maintained above 7.0 — straightforward to keep successfully.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Keep pH above 7.0 — most important parameter. Add cuttlebone if your tap water is acidic or soft.
  • Never use copper — check every medication and fertiliser label before use. Copper is instantly fatal.
  • Feed in low-algae tanks — supplement with algae wafers or blanched zucchini when tank algae is minimal.
  • Closed snail = normal — a snail closed for up to 48 hours after introduction is acclimating, not dying.
White eggs on glass? Completely normal. Nerite females deposit white sesame-seed eggs on all surfaces — they will not hatch in freshwater. Scrape off glass easily with a razor blade or credit card during regular maintenance.

Product Information

SKU: LIVE-ZEBRA-NERITE

Stock Status: In Stock

Weight: 0.13 kg

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