✅ Level: Easy — a useful algae eater with a beautiful zebra pattern.

The Zebra Nerite Snail (Neritina Turrita Zebra), also known as the Zebra Snail, is a useful algae eater with a striking striped zebra pattern on its shell. A grateful cleaner that keeps your aquarium glass and decorations tidy.

🐠 Animal specifications

🏪 Pickup & guarantee

• Available for pickup only at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to carefully inspect the snail in the store when picking it up
• Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when picking up

✂️ Care

Ensure sufficient algae growth on glass, rocks, and decorations. If the algae run out, you can supplement with algae wafers or vegetables. Note: this snail does not breed in a regular freshwater aquarium, as the larvae only hatch in brackish water.

🐠 Combination tip

Completely peaceful and excellent to combine with almost all peaceful community fish and shrimp.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does this snail breed in my aquarium?
No, the larvae of the Zebra Nerite Snail only hatch in brackish water — reproduction in a regular freshwater aquarium is therefore not possible.

What does this snail eat?
Mainly algae on glass, rocks, and decorations. If the algae run out, supplement with algae wafers or vegetables.

Is this snail suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely peaceful and well-suited for combining with shrimp.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.