Description
Tiger Eye Nerite Snails | Pack of 5
Nerite snails are highly desirable additions to home aquariums. They display a distinct pattern on their small oval shells that resemble a tiger’s eye gemstone. On their heads, they have a pair of tentacles that can extend and retreat when threatened. Nerite snails have small, round mouths lined with a row of tiny teeth that they use to feed on algae, dead plants, or decaying matter. They also have a door-like plate attached to their foot called an operculum that they can use to bar the entry to their shell when they feel unsafe. They are relatively small attaining a size of about 1 inch in diameter.
Nerite Snails Care Guide
Nerite snails do not need any special accommodations and will thrive in varied water conditions. The acceptable water temperature range is between 70 F and 84 F and a pH of 7 and above. They are active species and will crawl through all surfaces in the aquarium in search of algae and other food. They will appreciate aquariums with plants, rocks, driftwood, and other tank decorations on which they graze continuously throughout the day.
Nerite snails are especially desirable in aquariums because of their ability to graze on all kinds of algae and keep it under control. They are famed algae eaters. They will efficiently remove algae from rocks, driftwood, aquarium glass, and other decorations. Except for some species of fish, there are no better natural ways to fight algae than Nerite snails. In addition to algae, Nerite snails will eat leftover fish food, detritus, biofilm, and other decaying matter.
Some aquarium hobbyists see snails as undesirable because some types of snails can breed prolifically. But this is not the case with Nerite snails as they require brackish water to reproduce and consequently cannot breed in freshwater aquariums.
Tiger Eye Nerite Snails’ algae-fighting prowess combined with their inability to reproduce in freshwater environments and ease of care makes them very popular in the hobby and highly desirable additions to home aquariums.
Reviews (75)
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All But 1 Survived the Shipping
Posted by Andrea Billings on 12 Aug 2020These small little guys are the perfect addition, fun to watch and work very hard. I bought a total of 15 snails, of 3 different varieties, and only one of these fellows never woke up. I'm okay with those odds though. Will definitely order again!
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Tiger eye nerite snails
Posted by Tracie on 20 Jul 2020The snails arrived quickly! They’re all very healthy and doing well in my tank!
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Great Snails
Posted by Brian on 19 Jul 2020These are great little snails for cleaning your freshwater tank. The best thing about them is they don't naturally multiply in the tank, and they don't escape. So no problem with them getting out of control. I also want to send a shoutout to Modern Aquarium for these. When they were first shipped, we unfortunately had a couple super hot days, and the poor snails arrived fully cooked. But when I let Modern Aquarium know, they fixed it right up. They waited until cooler days, and them shipped new snails, which arrived just fine. Great!
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4 out of 5 Made it Alive
Posted by Lianna Perez on 18 Jul 2020This was my first time purchasing snails, and I was exceedingly joyous when my package of snails and other aquatic plants came in! Upon opening the box, the ice pack was completely warmed up and everything else inside.... and one of the snails I had ordered was dead :( I placed them in a small container of water to to see if any would peak out of their shells, considering I was fully convinced all of them were dead... only one was dead. I feel really bad :( But in the bright side, the snails that did survive are currently in their new home filled with wonderful aquatic plants!
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Tiger eye nerite snails a good value because they are small and do not reproduce in the tank.d
Posted by Judy on 10 Jul 2020I have observed them at work daily cleaning algae from the aquarium glass and corners. They are also doing a fantastic job of cleaning two years worth of algae off the castle turrets and roofs. The castle is the main decor piece in the tank. It is large with many openings and the huge goldfish retreats to the inside of it when the aquarium lights go off. The fish pays no mind to these snail workers who have recently entered his tank.
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Tiger Eye Nerite Snails
Posted by Linda on 30 Jun 2020Love my snails. Every plant I received from Modern Aquarium has been healthy and beautiful. I am a gardener. In my life I have purchased large amounts of plants Aquarium and Garden. The plants from Modern Aquarium have been the healthiest and best looking. After 7-10 days they have good color, standing tall and appear to be growing.. Thank you Modern Aquarium for being a responsible business.
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Nitrite snail
Posted by James on 29 Jun 2020Very healthy
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happy with my snails
Posted by Chaitna Kuchinsky on 1 Jun 2020The snails arrived in good time, and healthy. They have already done a great job cleaning up my freshwater tank. Thanks!
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Quick delivery, in great shape
Posted by Brian Hall on 20 May 2020Thanks!
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Cutest Lil Algae Eaters
Posted by Cassandra on 14 May 2020This was my first time ordering anything live online so I was a little nervous. But all 5 snails arrived perfectly healthy. I also like that they sent a good mix of sizes!
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Tiger Eye Nerite Snail (5pk)
Posted by Karoline on 12 May 2020Very happy with my purchase. Fast shipping/packaged well. Healthy, active guys on arrival.
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Snails
Posted by Mike on 11 May 2020Snails were decent size, all in good health and are thriving in my tank. Haven't had snails in my tank before and they are awesome. The fish leave them alone and they are all over the tank keeping things clean.
