๐ Red Racer Nerite Snail (Neritina pulligera)
๐ Red Racer Nerite Snail Neritina pulligera
Reef Safe โข Algae Cleaner โข Easy Care
๐The Red Racer Nerite Snail is a hardy and attractive algae eater, named for its distinctive red-and-black racing stripe pattern. Its compact size and peaceful nature make it ideal for nano and larger reef tanks.
These snails graze on film algae, diatoms, and soft green algae found on glass, rockwork, and aquarium dรฉcor. They will not harm corals or tankmates, and because they cannot breed in full saltwater, they will never overpopulate your tank.
The Red Racer Nerite is active both day and night, continually cleaning surfaces and contributing to a balanced, healthy reef environment.
๐ก Highlights
๐ Racing Stripe Shell โ Red-and-black pattern stands out in reef aquariums
๐ Reef Safe โ Harmless to corals and fish
๐ Algae Cleaner โ Feeds on film and soft algae
๐ซ No Overpopulation โ Cannot breed in full saltwater
๐ง Easy Care โ Great for beginners
๐ Small & Efficient โ Perfect for nano tanks
๐งพ Overview
๐ฝ๏ธ Feeding & ๐ ๏ธ Care Guide
๐ Retail Size Guide
โ FAQ Guide
๐งพ A Quick Look at the Red Racer Nerite Snail
๐ Common Name: Red Racer Nerite Snail
๐ฌ Scientific Name: Neritina pulligera
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Family: Neritidae
๐ Origin: Indo-Pacific
๐ Max Size: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
๐ง pH Range: 7.8 โ 8.4
๐ก๏ธ Temperature Range: 22 โ 28ยฐC (72 โ 82ยฐF)
๐ง Care Level: Easy
๐ Temperament: Peaceful
๐ชธ Reef Safe: โ
Yes
๐ Min Tank Size: 20 L (5+ US gallons)
๐ Tank Level: All glass & rock surfaces
๐งฌ Captive Bred: No
๐ฟ Wild Caught: Yes
โณ Lifespan: 2 years
๐ฝ๏ธ Diet: Herbivore โ algae grazer
๐ฃ Reproduction: Lays eggs; larvae require brackish water