King Koopa Nerite Snail

Neritina juttingae, also known as the King Koopa Nerite Snail or Fruit Snail, is a freshwater water snail that comes from Southeast Asia and is found primarily in Sumatra and Borneo. Not only does its attractive-looking, often clearly horned shell make the King Koopa Nerite snail, which can grow up to 3cm in size, a sought-after aquarium resident, but also the fact that it is a passionate algae eater. In addition, unlike most other nerite snail species, it does not tend to climb out of the water and is therefore ideal for open aquariums.

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. As with most species of snails, medium to hard water is ideal, as the shell can be damaged if the water is too soft. The King Koopa Nerite Snail is extremely peaceful, but still very active and spends the whole day eating algae. The King Koopa 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 King Koopa 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