Batik Nerite Snail (Neritina sp. "Batik")
Batik Nerite Snail – Neritina sp. "Batik"
Add a touch of artistry to your aquarium with the Batik Nerite Snail, named for its intricate, fabric-like shell patterns resembling traditional batik textiles. This unique freshwater snail not only enhances the visual appeal of your tank but also serves as an efficient and peaceful algae cleaner.
Features:
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Beautiful, maze-like or geometric shell patterns in earthy tones
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Highly effective at consuming algae on glass, plants, and decorations
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Completely peaceful and ideal for planted or shrimp tanks
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No reproduction in freshwater – no risk of population booms
Tank Requirements:
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Freshwater setup with stable, clean water parameters
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Algae-rich surfaces or supplemental feeding (algae wafers, blanched veggies)
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Tight-fitting lid – like other nerites, Batik Nerites may explore above the waterline
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Avoid copper-based medications (toxic to invertebrates)
Behavior & Care:
The Batik Nerite Snail is a low-maintenance, solitary grazer that will spend its time scouring surfaces for algae and biofilm. It’s completely non-aggressive and safe to keep with delicate tankmates, including dwarf shrimp. While they may deposit small white eggs on surfaces, these will not hatch in freshwater.
Ideal For:
Aquarists looking for a rare, decorative snail that offers both beauty and function. Perfect for community tanks, nano aquariums, and planted setups where algae control and aesthetics are top priorities.
Named for the intricate patterns that resemble those of the famed batik fabrics of Java, Indonesia, these snails not only look stunning but are great algae eaters as well! They can live in slightly brackish or freshwater conditions, but will only reproduce in brackish water.
Max size: 1"
Minimum tank size: 5 gallons
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Snail
It is small and not moving around much. Hopefully tomorrow it will feel better.
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Batik Nerite Snail
Arrived in great shape. Really pretty pattern on the shell.
