Carlos is a spotted nerite snail who lives in his
little aquarium, in the corner of our living room. Nerite snails are fun
to observe, very peaceful, low-maintenance and rather hardy. Their
shells have beautiful colors and patterns, and they do an excellent job
cleaning algae off of the aquarium glass, plants, and decorations. Their
lifespan is typically 1-2 years. Although they thrive in both freshwater
and salt water, they require salt water to reproduce. Nerite snails can
breathe air, so they can occasionally climb out of water.
Watch Species Spotlight | Nerite Snail by Fluval Aquatics on
Youtube
