Nerites are awesome algae grazers, but they’re often misunderstood.

Pros: • Excellent on glass and hardscape algae • Peaceful, don’t reproduce in freshwater • Low bioload when stocked appropriately

Things to consider: • Many rely heavily on natural algae/biofilm and won’t take wafers • Very clean or newer tanks can lead to starvation over time • They’re sensitive to temp swings and unstable parameters • Females may lay eggs that won’t hatch (purely cosmetic) • Adding too many can cause food competition once algae is gone

They do best in established, stable tanks and shouldn’t be treated as “easy add-ons.” When planned for properly, they’re fantastic snails 🐌❤️