Katya Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 We are having a little algae issue in my 5-gallon tank, so, as part of the solution, I got a tiger nerite snail. And now I'm kind of obsessed with the little guy (gal?). He's basically a little tank cow, eating green stuff all day and pooping, but I love watching him munch his way along the glass or gravel. And my betta is fascinated -- she can tell there's something new in her tank, but since he kind of blends in with the gravel, she can't quite figure it out. I have no idea if he can make a real dent in the algae, but he's certainly giving it the old college try! (My daughter named him Allegro.) Anyone else irrationally love their snails? Any tips for keeping him happy, besides an ample supply of algae? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Nerites are awesome! They are like little scrubbing bubbles in your tank 🙂 We have a Mystery, 2 Nerites, a Ramshorn, a big family of Assassins, and Bladders so its safe to say we love our snails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Nerites are amazing algae lawn-mowers! There are pretty sensitive to some meds, but other than that (and the white eggs) they live a long time and really get to work on cleaning your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I love my snails, too. The mystery snail is easiest for me to observe because of her dramatic size, but I also love the little cinnamon-bun ramshorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Picked up a pair of tiger nerites recently myself. The coconut hut was completely green. Not anymore! I love the grazing trail left behind. They’re amazing little creatures 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Want to talk obsessed? I wanted more horned Nerites to add to my collection (I have 3 in one tank). I went to the LFS and they didn't have any (and of course the bigboxes don't carry them- at least I've never seen them there). So I ridiculously ordered a 5 pack online (ridiculous because the shipping cost more than the snails). Silly me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 @xXInkedPhoenixX; It's called living and learning. We all do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I love all my snails. Mystery nerite and bladder. They are adorable and save me work..what’s not to love?🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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