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Olive Nertia Snail

Family:	Mytiloidae
Genus & Species:	Nerita sp.
Common Name:	Nerite Snail
Size:	Up to 1" (2.5cm)
Habitat:	Americas:Caribbean, Florida, Gulf of Mexico.
Min Tank Size:	10 gallon
Diet:	Omnivore. Quality flake or pellet food
Plant eating tendency:	Low.
Algae eating tendency:	Moderate to high. Will eat green spot algae.
Behavior:	Non-aggressive.
Water:	68°F-85°F, (20-30°C),ph 6.5-8.0, KH 5-12
Care:	Easy. Requires brackish water to reproduce as it has a marine larval stage.
Communities:	Good.
Suitability:	Good, do not house with others that eat snails ie: puffers etc.
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