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Nerite snail
Natural variantUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Horned nerite

A variant of Nerite snail (Neritina natalensis)

Horned nerite

A small nerite (Clithon/Neritina type) with black-and-yellow banding and protruding horn-like projections on the shell margin. The horns are natural growths.

Keeper tips for this variant

The small size and horns let them wedge into tight crevices; avoid sharp decor that snaps the horns and keep water hard to preserve them.

This page covers the Horned nerite variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Nerite snail

Other Snails variants

Zebra neriteTiger neriteOlive / black nerite