{"product_id":"nerite-snail-nerita-spp-i-ma14","title":"Nerite Snail – Nerita spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerite Snail (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small marine gastropod belonging to the family Neritidae. Nerites are recognizable by their compact, rounded shells and attractive natural patterns, which can vary considerably among species and individuals. The snails pictured here display intricate mottled and checkered markings in shades of brown, cream, gray, and reddish brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species naturally occur primarily in tropical intertidal environments, where their strong muscular foot allows them to grip rocks and other hard surfaces. They are herbivorous grazers that use their radula to scrape algae from these surfaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biodiversitysg.nparks.gov.sg\/our-biodiversity\/marine-invertebrates\/marine-molluscs\/nerite-snail\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBiodiversitySG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the saltwater aquarium, Nerite Snails make useful members of a diversified cleanup crew. They spend much of their time moving across rockwork, aquarium walls, and other hard surfaces in search of algal growth. Their relatively small size also allows them to work areas that may be less accessible to larger grazing snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species naturally inhabit intertidal environments, they are capable climbers and may travel to or above the aquarium's waterline. A secure lid and attention to openings around plumbing and overflows are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neritidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nerite Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grazes naturally occurring algae and microalgal growth from rock, aquarium walls, and other hard surfaces. Supplement with an appropriate marine algae-based food when natural growth is insufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwork, aquarium walls and other hard surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May be particularly active during lower-light periods, depending on species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the aquarium covered because these intertidal snails may climb above the waterline. Maintain stable salinity and other water parameters, and avoid copper-based medications with marine invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine nerites are particularly well adapted to hard surfaces—their muscular foot and mucus help them maintain a strong grip on rocks and other substrates while grazing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50226554437865,"sku":"I MA0114","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/nerite-snail-nerita-spp-algae-grazer-pea-i-ma14.jpg?v=1791403281","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/nerite-snail-nerita-spp-i-ma14","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}