Do nerite snails have an operculum?
Ira Richling: The Land Snail Family Helicinidae. A nerite’s shell is thick-walled and shaped half-round like a boat. Nerites, as already mentioned, have an operculum, which usually inside has two appendages (apophyses), the longer one of which is called the rib, the shorter one the peg.
What does nerite mean?
nerite in British English (ˈnɪəraɪt) any member of the family of small sea snail or freshwater snail Neritidae.
Are nerites gastropods?
Neritidae, common name the nerites, is a taxonomic family of small to medium-sized saltwater and freshwater snails which have a gill and a distinctive operculum….
| Neritidae | |
|---|---|
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Neritimorpha |
| Order: | Cycloneritida |
What do Nerite eggs look like?
Nerite Snail eggs look like little white dots and are most noticeable on dark surfaces like HOB filter intakes and dark aquarium heaters, on the glass, or on decorations and ornaments. Nerite Snail eggs are hard and will need to be scraped off to be taken out of the tank.
Why is my nerite snail not moving?
The most common reason why a nerite snail will stop moving is due to chemicals found in water or due to poor water quality. If there are higher levels of nitrite or ammonia, they will stop moving. You will have to replace at least 75% of the water and make sure nitrite and ammonia levels are low.
Why do my nerite snails keep dying?
If you don’t provide food, such as sinking pellets and fresh vegetables, they will starve to death. Their inability to live lengthy lives or reproduce in freshwater is considered a plus by some hobbyists who want algae removal without introducing a permanent snail population to their tank.
How many Nerite snails are in a tank?
Most Nerites can be kept together with no issues. Well, there is one issue – overstocking. Make sure you keep the ratio of 2 snails per 10 gallons of water. If you add too many of them in a small space, they literally won’t have enough algae for dinner.
Will one nerite snail lay eggs?
Yes, one specimen will lay eggs, but they’re not that super ugly IMO.
