Olive Nerite Snails

Olive Nerite snails (Neritina Reclivata) also known simply as Nerite snails.  Compatible with plants, fish, and shrimp Nerite snails make great tank mates. Nerite snails are algae eating machines, they are often considered the best algae eaters by many hobbyists. These snails will not reproduce in your freshwater aquarium which is a plus for those who do not want big populations. Nerite snails will eat leftover fish food, fish waste, and algae. Snails do need calcium for their shells, having some crushed coral or a cuddle fish bone in the tank helps provide them the calcium nutrients they need to maintain a healthy shell.  These snails are healthy and active. Color varies from Olive Green to Brown to Black, Please see the pictures. Some Nerite snails can have decalcification on their shells, small barnacles, or little chips. This is normal with snails. When snails are collected and distributed to us by aquatic fish farms they are shipped in a bag all together so the shells rub against