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Nerite snail
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Olive / black nerite

A variant of Nerite snail (Neritina natalensis)

Olive / black nerite

Representative Nerite snailphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A plain dark olive-to-black smooth-shelled nerite without strong striping. The understated workhorse algae eater.

Keeper tips for this variant

Hardiest of the nerites; still provide calcium and a tight lid since nerites readily climb out and crawl above the waterline.

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

Other Snails variants

Zebra neriteTiger neriteHorned nerite