Overview
Horned Nerite Snail is a freshwater dwarf shrimp, snail, or invertebrate suited for mature planted or nano aquariums with stable water, plant cover, and safe tankmates. Stable parameters and slow acclimation matter.
Horned Nerite Snail is a freshwater shrimp suited for planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and peaceful community aquariums. It does best in stable, fully cycled water with slow acclimation, plant cover, mature biofilm, and shrimp-safe tankmates.
Common Name: Horned Nerite Snail
Scientific Name: Neritina/Vittina sp. (verify exact species)
At a Glance
Type: Freshwater Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neritina/Vittina sp. (verify exact species)
Adult Size: Plan for adult size and colony growth.
Minimum Tank: Best in stable, cycled shrimp or planted aquariums
Temperament: Peaceful invertebrate
Care Level: Best with stable water and careful acclimation
Temperature: Keep temperature steady for the exact shrimp type
pH / GH / KH: Stable mineral content matters; verify requirements for the exact shrimp type
Diet: Biofilm, algae grazing, shrimp foods, and small supplemental foods
Best Tankmates: Peaceful shrimp-safe fish, peaceful snails, mosses, and live plants
Avoid With: Copper, aggressive fish, large predators, and tanks with unstable parameters
Care Notes
Use slow acclimation when possible. Avoid copper exposure and do not add shrimp to unstable or uncycled tanks. Plant cover, moss, and mature grazing surfaces help shrimp settle after arrival.
Shipping & Arrival
Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
Before You Buy
- Is the tank cycled and stable?
- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?
- Are tankmates compatible?
- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?
- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?
- Tank maturity: Mature, cycled tanks are safer for shrimp and snails than brand-new setups.
- Temperature: Keep the aquarium stable and matched to the species.
- pH: Avoid sudden swings and check species-specific needs before ordering.
- GH / KH: Stable mineral content matters for many freshwater invertebrates.
- Diet: Use shrimp, snail, or invert-safe foods without overfeeding.
- Compatibility: Choose gentle, shrimp-safe tankmates and planted cover where possible.
- Copper warning: Many invertebrates are sensitive to copper-based treatments.
- Acclimation: Slow acclimation is important for shrimp and other sensitive invertebrates.
- Best add-ons: Mosses, Java fern, Anubias, shrimp-safe foods, and mineral support are common pairings.
