{"id":25676,"date":"2026-03-14T11:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25676"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:04:19","slug":"red-lips-nerite-snail-neritina-sp-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=red-lips-nerite-snail-neritina-sp-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Red Lips Nerite Snail Neritina Sp 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"143\">Red Lips Nerite Snail (<em data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"136\">Neritina<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"158\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"161\" \/>The Red Lips Nerite Snail is a unique and eye-catching freshwater snail recognised for its dark shell and distinctive reddish-orange lip around the shell opening. This attractive feature, combined with its excellent algae-eating abilities, makes it both a decorative and highly useful addition to planted and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"676\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"503\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" \/>Native to Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific coastal regions, <em data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"575\">Neritina<\/em> species are commonly found in rivers, streams, and estuarine environments with clean, flowing water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"923\"><strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"690\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"693\" \/>Primarily herbivorous. Feeds on algae, biofilm, and micro-organisms growing on aquarium glass, rocks, plants, and d\u00e9cor. If natural algae is limited, supplement with algae wafers or blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"957\"><strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"955\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yujcqu\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1002\">\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1002\">Minimum tank size: 20 litres (5 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m0lo6n\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1064\">Provide rocks, driftwood, and plants for grazing surfaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"144i9l1\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1104\">\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1104\">Stable water conditions recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dak7ov\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1188\">Secure lid advised, as nerite snails may occasionally climb above the waterline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1205\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\" \/>Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with most small fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates. Avoid snail-eating species such as puffers or large loaches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1381\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\" \/>Peaceful and active algae grazer. Constantly moves around the aquarium feeding on algae and biofilm. Like other nerite snails, they may lay eggs in freshwater, but the eggs will not hatch without brackish water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1629\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\" \/>Beginner friendly. Hardy and easy to care for, making them excellent additions to aquascaped and planted aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1772\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1770\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bvipr\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1807\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1807\">Temperature: 22\u201328\u00b0C (72\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vr2unm\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1823\">\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1823\">pH: 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1850\">\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1850\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wyv7qc\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1913\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Lips Nerite Snail (Neritina sp.) 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