Nerite Snails
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Product description
Nerite Snails — The Best Algae Eaters for Freshwater Tanks
Nerite Snails are widely considered the most effective algae-eating snails in the freshwater hobby. Available in a variety of patterns and shapes — including zebra, tiger, and horned varieties — they tirelessly graze on green spot algae, brown diatoms, and soft algae from glass, decor, and plant leaves. Best of all, they cannot reproduce in freshwater, so you'll never deal with population explosions.
Care Guide
- Tank size: 5 gallons or larger; one snail per 5–10 gallons recommended
- Water parameters: Temp 72–80°F, pH 7.0–8.5, GH 8–18 (hard, alkaline water keeps shells strong)
- Diet: Algae specialist — green spot algae, diatoms, biofilm. Supplement with algae wafers or blanched vegetables in low-algae tanks
- Tankmates: Peaceful with shrimp and most community fish. Avoid loaches, pufferfish, cichlids, and assassin snails
Variety
Random pick from our selection — zebra Nerite, tiger Nerite, horned, and other patterns. Each snail is unique.
Why Choose Our Nerite Snails
- Healthy, active grazers — acclimated before shipping
- Live arrival guarantee with fast US shipping
- Heat or cold packs included as needed
🚚 Shipping
- USPS Priority and Fedex Overnight: Live fish are shipped on Monday–Tuesday only.
- Send us email to request for other days!
💰 Refund & DOA Policy
- DOA (Dead on Arrival):
We offer a full refund (fish cost only) or replacement.
To qualify, please send: - 2 clear photos of the fish/shrimp inside the sealed bag, and 1 clear photo outside the bag within 2 hours of delivery
- Carrier Delays:
If total transit time exceeds 3 days, the DOA guarantee is void.
More details: https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
🐠 Acclimation Guide
- Temperature Match:
Make sure the bag water is close to your tank temperature. - Float the Bag:
Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15–20 minutes. - Water Mixing:
Gradually add small amounts of tank water into the bag over 15–20 minutes. - Release:
Gently net the fish into the tank.
❗ Do not pour bag water into your tank to avoid contamination.
📸 Photos Disclaimer
We do our best to capture each fish’s true appearance.
Photos are not edited, but colors may vary slightly in different lighting.
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Nerite Snails