Description
Nerite Snails - The Perfect Clean-Up Crew for Your Aquarium
Add a touch of nature’s efficiency to your aquarium with Nerite Snails! Known for their exceptional algae-eating abilities, these small but mighty snails are the perfect addition to any freshwater or saltwater tank. Whether you’re looking to maintain a clean tank or just appreciate the beauty of these unique creatures, Nerite Snails are sure to impress.
Key Features:
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Natural Algae Cleaners: Nerite Snails are expert algae eaters, consuming algae from aquarium walls, decorations, and substrate without damaging plants.
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Variety of Shell Colors: Their striking, spiral-patterned shells come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, and gold, making them both functional and decorative.
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Non-Reproducing in Freshwater: Ideal for freshwater tanks, Nerite Snails do not reproduce in freshwater, preventing overpopulation.
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Easy Care: These hardy snails require minimal care. Simply provide them with a stable environment and they'll thrive in a wide range of tank conditions.
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Safe for Your Tank: Nerite Snails are peaceful and won’t harm your fish or plants, making them a safe and effective addition to your tank's ecosystem.
Tank Compatibility:
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Freshwater & Saltwater Aquariums
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Peaceful community tanks
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Tankmates: Compatible with most fish, shrimp, and other peaceful invertebrates.
Care Tips:
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Keep your water clean and well-filtered.
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Provide a calcium source to support shell growth.
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They enjoy a moderate current, but not strong water flow.
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Nerite Snails prefer slightly brackish water, but can also live in freshwater without issues.
Why Choose Nerite Snails?
Nerite Snails not only help keep your tank clean, but their fascinating patterns and serene movements bring a sense of tranquility to your aquarium. Their algae-eating abilities can help you avoid the hassle of scrubbing walls and tanks regularly. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned aquarist, these snails are a must-have for a balanced, healthy aquarium environment.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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