Fruit Nerite Snail (Neritina juttingae) Aquarium Glaser

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Common Name: Fruit Nerite Snail (Jutting’s Nerite)
Family: Neritidae
Origin: Indonesia & Southeast Asia (mangroves, estuaries, and freshwater rivers)
Size: ~2–2.5 cm (0.75–1 inch)
Temperament: Completely peaceful
Difficulty: Very easy
Rarity: Less common than standard Zebra/Tiger Nerites

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Identification

Neritina juttingae is a small, neutral colour snail covered in small spikes, giving a similar look to the classic King Koopa Snail.

Colour and pattern vary by population.

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Aquarium Requirements

Tank Size

• Minimum 5 gallons per snail
• Great for nano tanks and large planted tanks alike

Water Parameters

These snails require hard, alkaline water to maintain shell health.

• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Hardness: Medium–hard (KH & GH important)

They can tolerate freshwater long‑term, but naturally inhabit brackish‑to‑fresh transitions.

Environment

• Planted aquariums
• Rocks, wood, glass surfaces for grazing
• Tight lid — excellent climbers

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Diet

A true algae‑grazing snail.
They eat:

• Green algae
• Diatoms
• Biofilm

Supplement with:

• Algae wafers
• Blanched vegetables
• Repashy Soilent Green

They do not eat healthy plants.

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Temperament & Tank Mates

Completely peaceful and compatible with:

• Tetras, rasboras, danios
• Shrimp
• Corydoras
• Small peaceful community fish

Avoid:

• Loaches
• Puffers
• Crayfish
• Aggressive cichlids

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Breeding

• Neritina species cannot complete their lifecycle in freshwater
• They will lay white sesame‑seed‑like eggs on hard surfaces
• Eggs do not hatch in freshwater systems

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