KinStation
Sign inSign up
Nerite snail
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Zebra nerite

A variant of Nerite snail (Neritina natalensis)

Zebra nerite

A natural color form with bold black-and-gold/amber stripes radiating across a rounded shell. One of the most popular algae-eating nerites in the hobby.

Keeper tips for this variant

Excellent algae grazer but needs hard, alkaline water for the shell; supplement calcium and ensure enough biofilm/algae since they can starve in a too-clean tank.

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

Other Snails variants

Tiger neriteOlive / black neriteHorned nerite