Orange Track Nerite Snail

The Orange Track Nerite Snail, Vittina semiconica, is a species of snail that is native to Southeast Asia, lives in estuaries of brackish water and is found in both freshwater and brackish water. The appearance alone makes the Orange Track Nerite Snail, which is up to 2.5cm long, a sought-after aquarium resident. As the name suggests, the Orange Track Nerite Snail it is characterized by its yellow/orange and black striped shell.

Care in the aquarium

As long as the basic needs of this nerite snail are taken into account, it is easy to care for. Due to its small size, it can be kept in aquariums starting at 20 liters. In its natural habitat, the water often has brackish water conditions, i.e. a slightly higher salt content. Nevertheless, the naturally very adaptable snail can easily be kept in a freshwater aquarium. As with most species of snails, medium to hard water is ideal, as the shell can be damaged if the water is too soft. Although extremely peaceful, the Orange Track Nerite Snail is very active. It spends the whole day eating algae and is particularly suitable for fighting algae in the nano aquarium. The Orange Track Nerite Snail, like all nerite snails, should not be placed in new tanks, but only in well-established tanks.

Feeding

Like all nerite snails, the Orange Track Nerite Snail is limnivorous, i.e. feeds on growth in the form of algae and bacterial films. Supplementary feeding is usually only necessary if the snail does not have enough biofilm in the aquarium. Spirulina and chlorella are ideal as feed.

Sexual characteristics and breeding