Staghorn Snail Black/Yellow – Algae Eater for Freshwater Aquariums

🐌 Horned Nerite Snail Black/Yellow – Algae Eater for Freshwater Aquariums

The black and yellow horned nerite snail is a particularly attractive and useful aquarium snail. With its unique pattern and typical "horn" outgrowths, it is a real eye-catcher and at the same time an effective helper against algae growth in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Striking black and yellow pattern
Typical horn structure on the shell
Very active algae eater
Peaceful and good for cohabitation

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 20–28 °C
Robust and adaptable
Prefers well-established aquariums with algae growth
Oxygen-rich water is advantageous

🧬 Special features
Does not reproduce in freshwater (no risk of infestation)
Reliably eats algae from glass and decorations
Very long-lived with good care
Occasionally lays hard egg clutches (harmless)

🧬 Water parameters (approximate values)
GH: approx. 5–20
KH: approx. 3–15

🐠 Suitable for
Shrimp tanks, aquascapes, and community aquariums

🍽 Feeding
Mainly algae and biofilm, supplemented with plant-based food if necessary