Then I added the fish and shrimp 11 days ago. I've done lots of research to see that I could keep my female Veiltail Betta (who is in a heated and filtered 2.5 gallon tank) with a nerite snail. NOW, this AM, found all three stuck to the underside of the filtration system. i heard they need a mate to reproduce in brackish water. If you want a snail that cleans algae you should buy nerite snails. We are super passionate about our aquariums, and all the critters and plants that go with it! Be aware they are escape artists and inch … Especially if your betta is hungry or the snails are small. the diatoms/algea only gather on the right side of the tank covering the walls, main divider and the fake plants. I had the snail first and he was cruising around for about a month - very healthy and happy. Their bodies do not usually extend beyond the edges of the shell so a betta would have no point of attack. Horned Nerite Snails are hardy species and are able to withstand captivity fluctuations. Brown and green algae removers! Bettas do tend to be compatible with nerite snails, especially since there isn't much they can do to attack them through the shells, however, for a 2.5 gallon the bioload would probably be too much, nerite snails produce a ton of ammonia for their size, you should probably upgrade to at least a 5 gallon before adding anything else. Since the one Nerite didn't seem to be doing much, if anything, for the algae, decided to get 2 more Nerite Snails yesterday. I do a 50% water change every 2-3 days and I vacuum the gravel every time. I have a betta I trained to eat snails, she attacks them almost like puffers do. I have two 2.5's with a betta and a nerite in each. Even if your betta has a good temperament, they may try to eat your snails. I have a 5G tank with a nerite snail, a betta, and 5 ghost shrimp. But there are a minority of cases where a Betta can harass a snail, so we explain what to look out for when adding snails to your tank. Horned Nerite Snails require pH between about 6.5 and 8. Nerite Snails & Aquarium Algea Eaters- Care & A History of Alleyway Snail Dealers like Lovell Reeve - Duration: 19:57. We have some, but not a lot, of algae on the plexiglass of the tank and some black algae on plant leaves. Yes, but just make sure they are freshwater snails like Zebra Nerite and Mystery Snails. Relative water hardness for Horned Nerite Snails should be in the range of 6-12dH. The boys love their snails, the snails do a great job with my algae, and yes, there is poop, but if you have something like a turkey baster to suck it out with about twice a week, it's not that bad in my opinion. Its such a joy to have a window into the world of fish and their lives! There are so many different snails you can choose from, and they’re all going to have their benefits in your tank. i use Omega One freeze dried and frozen bloodworms and their veggie rounds because i dont go through that much of those and they have always been popular among my snails and fish. Max Size ~1" Horned Nerite Snails can grow up to 1" but are often found at a maximum size of 3/4". I've got a 5 gallon tank with a betta in it and was thinking of putting a snail in there with him. She ignores the nerite snails though and prefers to after pond snails. The Secret History Living in Your Aquarium 15,645 views 19:57 Zebra Nerite Snails chomp away unsightly algae growth in your aquarium. All of my bettas ignore the nerites in the tank. i havent tried omega betta food yet since my local store doesnt carry them, so i use Northfin which is also a good company but might be hard to find outside of canada. Hi everyone, I recently bought a new Betta named Kevin after my last fish jumped out of the tank (rip Pudge :crying:) I've had him for a few days and he's adjusted quite well to his new home. Can Betta fish can live with snails? Keep reading to learn how your Betta Fish and Snail can live as mates! Horned Nerite Snail: Can it hurt my betta? im not really into snail population explosions. im considering to buy zebra nerite snails to control algea and diatoms on the right side of my 5g divided tank. The tank has been set up a couple of weeks, and I know some algae is to be expected with newer tanks. I was planning to get a tankmate down the road anyway, though.