Gold Racer Nerite Snail (Vittina waigiensis)

This extremely rare nerite snail is one of the (if not THE) most beautiful and rare snails in the world and it is also relatively long-lived! The Gold Racer Nerite Snail (Vittina waigiensis) is an extraordinarily beautiful freshwater nerite species that is native to the Philippines. It is among the rarest snail species in the aquarium world, so it is very seldom available. The Gold Racer Nerite Snail has a highly variable shell appearance, but its many possible patterns are all among the most attractive of any ornamental freshwater or marine snail. It can live for upwards of 4 years, so it is relatively long-lived among its relatives. It requires brackish or marine water for its fry to survive, so it will not proliferate in a freshwater aquarium and it is not known to have been bred commercially. Most of the nerite snails we offer have very similar care requirements and characteristics, and the Gold Racer Nerite Snail is no exception.  It inhabits fresh and brackish water areas and ca