{"id":6535,"date":"2026-02-17T06:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/hair-thorn-nerite-snail-neritina-sp-2cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:43:36","slug":"hair-thorn-nerite-snail-neritina-sp-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=hair-thorn-nerite-snail-neritina-sp-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Hair Thorn Nerite Snail Neritina sp 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hair Thorn Nerite Snail (Neritina<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Hair Thorn Nerite Snail is a unique and attractive Nerite variety recognised by its dark shell often adorned with thin, thorn-like or bristle-patterned markings. Highly efficient at algae removal, it is prized for keeping glass, rocks, and plants clean without harming live plants or overpopulating.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Found across Southeast Asia in freshwater and mildly brackish habitats such as rivers, streams, and mangrove edges.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An exceptional algae grazer that naturally consumes:<\/p>\n

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    Soft film algae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Diatoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Green spot algae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Biofilm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Supplement lightly with algae wafers or blanched vegetables in very clean tanks.<\/p>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Peaceful and suitable for most community aquariums, including:<\/p>\n

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      Tetras, rasboras, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Peaceful gouramis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras & other small catfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Other non-aggressive snails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Loaches, puffers, large cichlids, or any snail-eating species.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Zero aggression. Completely peaceful and plant-safe.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Great for beginners\u2014tough, easy to care for, and low maintenance.<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 7.2\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> 8\u201320 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Needs alkaline, mineral-rich water for shell health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Will not reproduce in freshwater (eggs require brackish conditions).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Very strong climbers\u2014use a secure lid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Hair Thorn Nerite (Neritina<\/em> sp.) is a hardy, attractive, and hardworking algae-eater perfect for planted and community aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Hair Thorn Nerite Snail (Neritina sp.) Overview The Hair Thorn Nerite Snail is a unique and attractive Nerite variety recognised by its dark shell often adorned with thin, thorn-like or bristle-patterned markings. Highly efficient at algae removal, it is prized for keeping glass, rocks, and plants clean without harming live plants or overpopulating. Origin Found […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6534,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[88],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6535","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-snails","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/6535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=6535"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=6535"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=6535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}