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Zebra nerite snail
Zebra nerite snail
Zebra nerite snail
Snail

Zebra nerite snail

Vittina coromandeliana

Taxonomy

Phylum:
Mollusca
Subphylum:
Conchifera
Class:
Gastropoda
Order:
Sorbeoconcha
Family:
Neritidae
Genus:
Vittina

About the species

Coloration:
Colorful

Tank

Nano tank:
Yes
Species tank:
No
Min. group:
1 pcs

Plants

Plants in the tank:
Yes

Food and tankmates

Food

Blanched lettuce
Nettle leaves
Beech leaves
Flake food
Frozen food
Cucumber
Carrots
Dandelion
Live food
Catfish tablets

Shrimp compatibility

Shrimp offspring
Dwarf shrimp
Amano shrimp

Safe medications

Fenbendazole (Panacur)

How breeding happens

The females do lay egg capsules, but these cannot develop in freshwater. Rearing most likely requires brackish water.