doolypark Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Hello everyone, I recently visited Petco to add a Nerite snail to my aquarium, aiming to help with algae control. I asked for a Nerite snail, and this is what I brought home.Since I'm not entirely sure if this is indeed a Nerite snail, I'm reaching out for yall's expertise to confirm its identity. I've attached a picture of the snail below. Can anyone here help me verify if this is a Nerite snail? Any tips for distinguishing characteristics would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 i am no snail expert, but have a few different nerites, and i do not believe that to be a nerite snail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doolypark Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 On 4/1/2024 at 8:08 PM, lefty o said: i am no snail expert, but have a few different nerites, and i do not believe that to be a nerite snail. It seems to be similar to the 2nd picture in the care guide for Nerite snails here: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/nerite-snail-care 😭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 It’s a nerite snail. There are quite a few variants available for sale now. This one is called a helmet nerite 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Yes that’s a nerite! Looks similar to the ones I saw in the tank when I bought mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOtrees Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 saying something is or isn't a nerite is like saying it is or isn't a tetra. There are many species, many of which are never found in the hobby. The species vary greatly in appearance and size. we're all so used to the tiger nerites and tire tracks, we don't appreciate how many others there are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnebuns Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Def a nerite. I would need more pics to confirm but from that angle it looks kinda like a red lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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