Neritina sp. (Zebra nerite)
Origin: Asia and the east coast of America. Appearance: Beautiful snail with zebra print. Sexing: Unknown. Life span: 1-2 years. Size: 2 to 3 cm. Sexually mature: Unknown. Gestation: They lay eggs which hatch after 12-16 days. Character: Friendly snails that are constantly looking for algae and other food. Tank setup: From 40 liters with a reasonably soft substrate. More can fit in a smaller aquarium, but the snails also produce waste. Suitable for any community tank without snail eaters and/or cichlids. Stones and wood should not be missing because they can find algae on them. Waterconditions: Temperature 18-28ÂșC with an acidity of pH7.0 to pH8.5 and a hardness of 6-12dGH. Feeding: Eats algae, excessive food and other waste residues. Breeding: Brackish water. Tank mates: Calm fish that do not eat snails, and shrimps. Copyright photos:
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