Zebra Nerite Snail

Zebra Snail with the scientific name Neritina natalensis. The size of this snail is somewhat larger than the other snails, so attractive appearance with a beautiful golden shell coloring and black stripes. The zebra snail can not breed with the conditions of pure fresh water, brackish water is required if you want to be bred. It is, on the one hand, may be a plus because it means the population could be in control and do not become a pest in the aquarium.

Fans usually buy the zebra snail is not because of its visual appearance, but because the zebra snails can eat well and cleaning algae in the glass, stone, even though the leaves. Zebra snails can not eat the algae in tiny leaves, this is because the larger size and heavier than other types of snail, it is recommended to give extra food so that these snails are not hungry and not just rely on the algae in the aquarium alone.

Minus the value of this snail is, sometimes this snail can escape and walked out of the aquarium, this is because of its ability that can live out of the water. Highly recommended to monitor these snails and look around the aquarium, it is estimated this snail out because they feel uncomfortable with their surroundings.

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