One of the most popular freshwater snails kept by hobbyists are Nerite Snails. Available in several varieties with different shell shapes, colors, textures and patters, Nerite Snails are one of the best algae eating snails around. Nerite Snails spend alot of time methodically travelling across aquarium glass and other hard surfaces searching for soft algae buildup that they eat in small bites. Some Nerite Snails also dig about an inch or so below the surface of the substrate to feast on algae buildup there as well. Nerite Snails are also popular because they do not reproduce in freshwater aquariums and overrun a tank like some other freshwater snails do. RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: - PH level range: 6.5 to 8.5 - Temperature range: 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit - Water type: Medium hard - Additional notes: With all nerite snails, it's a good idea to make sure the water line in your aquarium isn't too high, as these snails tend to climb up beyond the water line. Nerite snails do not tolerate water with high nitrate levels. Snails are very sensitive to copper, so watch out for copper if you use tap water in your tank.
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