🐌 Tiger Nerite Snail (Neritina semiconica)
🐌 Tiger Nerite Snail Neritina semiconica
Algae Control • Glass & Rock Grazer • Non-Breeding in Freshwater
📋 The Tiger Nerite Snail is one of the most popular freshwater snails, instantly recognizable by its striking striped shell pattern resembling tiger stripes. Its compact size of only 2.5 – 3 cm makes it ideal for nano and community aquariums.
Known as an excellent natural algae eater, it tirelessly grazes on glass, rocks, and driftwood, keeping surfaces spotless without harming plants. Like all Nerite snails, it cannot breed in freshwater, so there is no risk of unwanted population explosions.
Highly peaceful and hardy, Tiger Nerite Snails coexist easily with shrimp, fish, and other invertebrates, making them a reliable choice for aquarists seeking both beauty and function.
💡 Highlights
✨ Tiger-striped shell – bold and attractive pattern
⚪ Excellent algae eater – glass, rocks, and driftwood
📏 Small size (2.5 – 3 cm) – perfect for nano tanks
✅ Peaceful and hardy – ideal for community aquariums
🐌 Non-breeding in freshwater – no risk of infestation
🧾 A Quick Look at the Tiger Nerite Snail
📛 Common Name: Tiger Nerite Snail
🔬 Scientific Name: Neritina turrita
👨👩👧 Family: Neritidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (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, but larvae require brackish water to develop (not breedable in aquariums)
