🐌 Red Racer Nerite Snail (Neritina pulligera)
🐌 Red Racer Nerite Snail (Neritina pulligera)
Algae Control • Glass & Rock Grazer • Non-Breeding in Freshwater
📋 The Red Racer Nerite Snail is a striking aquarium snail prized for its bold red racing-stripe shell pattern. Unlike pest snails, it stays compact at 2.5 – 3 cm, making it suitable even for nano aquariums.
It is an exceptional natural algae eater, tirelessly grazing on glass, rocks, and decorations while leaving live plants unharmed. As with all Nerites, it cannot reproduce in freshwater, so there is no risk of overpopulation in the home aquarium.
Highly peaceful and hardy, Red Racer Nerites are perfect for planted tanks, shrimp aquariums, and community setups. They add both visual appeal and cleaning function, making them a top choice among aquarists.
💡 Highlights
✨ Red racing-stripe shell – vivid and unique pattern
⚪ Excellent algae eater – glass, rocks, and decor
📏 Compact size (2.5 – 3 cm) – ideal for nano tanks
✅ Peaceful & hardy – thrives in community setups
🐠 Non-breeding in freshwater – no risk of overpopulation
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Racer Nerite Snail
📛 Common Name: Red Racer Nerite Snail
🔬 Scientific Name: Neritina natalensis
👨👩👧 Family: Neritidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Africa (rivers and estuaries)
📏 Max Size: 2.5 – 3 cm (≈ 1 – 1.2")
💧 pH Range: 6.8 – 8.2
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: Yes – excellent algae grazers
🏠 Min Tank Size: 38 L (10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom & glass surfaces
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore (algae, biofilm)
🐣 Reproduction: Eggs laid in freshwater, larvae require brackish water
