🐌 Horned Nerite Snail (Clithon corona)
🐌 Horned Nerite Snail (Clithon corona)
Horned Shell • Algae Cleaner • Plant-Safe
📋 The Horned Nerite Snail is a striking freshwater snail, easily recognized by its dark shell with golden stripes and distinctive horn-like spines protruding from the shell. These features not only give it a unique look but also help deter predators.
Like other Nerite snails, they are superb algae grazers and do not reproduce uncontrollably in freshwater, making them plant-safe and beginner-friendly. They adapt well to freshwater aquariums but naturally occur in brackish environments.
With their beautiful striped shells, horned spines, and efficient algae-eating habits, Horned Nerite Snails are a functional and decorative addition to aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Horned Shell – distinctive spines that deter predators
⚪ Algae Specialist – constantly grazes on algae surfaces
📏 Small & Hardy – grows only up to 2.5 cm (1")
✅ Plant-Safe – will not damage live plants
🐠 Beginner-Friendly – easy to keep and care for
🧾 A Quick Look at the Horned Nerite Snail
📛 Common Name: Horned Nerite Snail, Horned Zebra Nerite
🔬 Scientific Name: Clithon corona
👨👩👧 Family: Neritidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia – Philippines, Indonesia
📏 Max Size: 1.5 – 2.5 cm (0.6 – 1")
💧 pH Range: 7.0 – 8.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Temperament: Peaceful grazer
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Freshwater, brackish, and marine safe
🏠 Min Tank Size: 20 L (5 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom dweller, glass, and décor
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore – algae, biofilm
🐣 Reproduction: Eggs laid in aquaria, larvae require brackish water
