Neritina sp. - Colorful Mini Racing Snail

🐌 Colorful Mini Racing Snail – Neritina spec.

Common Name
Colorful Mini Racing Snail

Scientific Name
Neritina spec.

📏 Size
approx. 1–2 cm

🏡 Care
Easy
Pure freshwater snail, requires clean water and moderate flow
Ideal for planted aquariums, keeps glass and decorations clean

🌿 Diet
Algae eater
Eats coatings, biofilm, and food remnants
Can be occasionally supplemented with vegetables like zucchini or cucumber

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Active day and night
Very peaceful, does not attack plants
Efficient algae cleaner, keeps the aquarium clean

🐠 Compatibility
Gets along well with shrimp, fish, and other snail species
Ideal for community aquariums

⭐ Special Features
Small, colorful shell patterns – each snail is unique
Slow but steady growth
Popular for nano and community aquariums