Fruit Nerite Snail (Neritina juttingae)
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Fruit Nerite Snail (Neritina juttingae)
Fruit Nerite Snail (Neritina juttingae)
Description
Description
Common Name: Fruit Nerite Snail (Jutting’s Nerite)
Family: Neritidae
Origin: Indonesia & Southeast Asia (mangroves, estuaries, and freshwater rivers)
Size: ~2–2.5 cm (0.75–1 inch)
Temperament: Completely peaceful
Difficulty: Very easy
Rarity: Less common than standard Zebra/Tiger Nerites
Identification
Neritina juttingae is a small, neutral colour snail covered in small spikes, giving a similar look to the classic King Koopa Snail.
Colour and pattern vary by population.
Aquarium Requirements
Tank Size
- Minimum 5 gallons per snail
- Great for nano tanks and large planted tanks alike
Water Parameters
These snails require hard, alkaline water to maintain shell health.
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 7.0–8.5
- Hardness: Medium–hard (KH & GH important)
They can tolerate freshwater long‑term, but naturally inhabit brackish‑to‑fresh transitions.
Environment
- Planted aquariums
- Rocks, wood, glass surfaces for grazing
- Tight lid — excellent climbers
Diet
A true algae‑grazing snail.
They eat:
- Green algae
- Diatoms
- Biofilm
Supplement with:
- Algae wafers
- Blanched vegetables
- Repashy Soilent Green
They do not eat healthy plants.
Temperament & Tank Mates
Completely peaceful and compatible with:
- Tetras, rasboras, danios
- Shrimp
- Corydoras
- Small peaceful community fish
Avoid:
- Loaches
- Puffers
- Crayfish
- Aggressive cichlids
Breeding
- Neritina species cannot complete their lifecycle in freshwater
- They will lay white sesame‑seed‑like eggs on hard surfaces
- Eggs do not hatch in freshwater systems
Specifications
Specifications
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CategorySnails
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Species TypeNerite Snail
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size5 Gallons
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Water pH LevelNeutral, Alkaline
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Habitat PreferenceRocky Tanks, Planted Tanks, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Solitary, Nocturnal, Bottom-Dwelling
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