Olive Nerite Snail (Neritina reclivata) Care Guide
A smooth-shelled nerite snail with a distinctive olive green to dark brown coloration. One of the most efficient algae-eating snails in the hobby.
Overview
Neritina reclivata is a species in the family Neritidae. A smooth-shelled nerite snail with a distinctive olive green to dark brown coloration. One of the most efficient algae-eating snails in the hobby. Cannot reproduce in freshwater, preventing population explosions.
Taxonomy
- Family: Neritidae
- Genus: Neritina
- Scientific name: Neritina reclivata
- Other names: Olive Nerite
- Origin: North America, United States
Habitat
Neritina reclivata, a nerite from brackish coastal streams and estuaries of the southern United States and the Gulf coast. An active algae grazer in the aquarium; its larvae require salt water, so it will not overpopulate a freshwater tank.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 20 L
- Temperature: 22-28 °C
- pH: 7-8.5
- GH: 6-18 °dGH
- Water flow: low
- Adult size: 1.5-2.5 cm
- Lifespan: 1-3 years
- Difficulty: beginner
Diet
Classified as herbivore. Recommended feeding frequency: self-feeding. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.
Compatibility
- Temperament: peaceful
- Position in tank: bottom
- Compatible tank mates: Any Peaceful Fish, Cherry Shrimp, Corydoras, Otocinclus
- Avoid with: Assassin Snail, Clown Loach, Puffer Fish
Breeding
- Breeding strategy: egg-layer
- Breeding difficulty: advanced