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Brackish fishes

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2 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

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Nerite snail

Nerite snail ≈

Shrimp & snails · NeritinaStaple

  • 22–28°C
  • pH 7–8.5
  • Gentle
  • 1 in
  • Bottom
  • Veg
  • Peaceful

Invertebrate. Many fish will eat it, so choose tank mates with care.

East African coastal rivers and estuaries

Nerite snail

Neritina natalensis

East African coastal rivers and estuaries · brackish estuary

Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8.5
Adult size
1 in · 2.5 cm
Flow
Gentle
Swims
Bottom
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Grazer
Group
1+
Typical price
$3–6
Rarity
Pet-store staple

Invertebrate. Many fish will eat it, so choose tank mates with care.

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Photo: Evan Baldonado, CC BY 4.0

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