Olive Nerite Snail Shots
March 2nd, 2008I just wanted to share a couple pictures I took of the Olive Nerite Snails in my 40G aquarium. As mentioned in last week’s algae writeup, these snails are fantastic organisms to have in your aquarium as algae eaters.
Here is a close-up shot of a Nerite Snail grazing on the glass. I imagine that this guy is scraping algae filaments from the glass that aren’t even visible to the naked eye.
Taken 100mm/2.8 with 68mm Kenko extension tubes
Here’s a little bit clearer shot of the snail’s mouth and foot. Their antennae constantly move back and forth over the ground in front of them, and sometimes appear to just flow with the current of the water.
Taken 100mm/2.8 with 68mm Kenko extension tubes
By keeping my nutrients balanced, and these snails in the tank, my tank is not algae free, but kept completely under control.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
It looks like it wants to kiss!!
I need to get a small army of these guys for my 100. I wonder if the bichirs would eat them though.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Most people report that their otherwise snail-eating fish/loaches/etc generally leave the nerites alone because of a thicker shell, and larger size. Of course, I imagine it would vary depending on the personality and persistence of your individual fish.