3 Batik Nerite Snails

Pack of 3 Batik Nerite Snails The batik nerite snail has eye-catching black and gold patterns that make it a perfect choice for nano and planted aquariums. Native to Indonesia, the batik nerite snail can live for more than four years, which is longer than many other snails. While adult batik nerite snails thrive in freshwater, their babies need brackish or saltwater to grow, so they won’t breed in a regular freshwater tank. Background and Key Benefits Nerite snails or Neritina sp. are freshwater snails related to the mollusk family. They will clean algae from glass, substrate, and décor. They are also so popular in our hobby because they do not reproduce in freshwater. In the wild these snails return to brackish water to breed and the baby snails require brackish water for early stages of growth. Therefore, Nerite snails will not overpopulate in an aquarium. Along with serving practical purposes in the aquarium, the snails have  beautiful shells and they are fun to watch. If you look a