Description
Bring variety, color, and cleaning power to your aquarium with our Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails, also known as Clithon snails. This mixed group includes multiple stunning shell patterns and colors—featuring gold swirls, zebra stripes, tiger tones, and even horned ridges—each one hand-selected for appearance and algae-eating ability.
These small but mighty snails (typically ½ to 1 inch) are part of the Clithon genus and are native to Southeast Asia’s freshwater and brackish rivers. Whether you’re adding them to a planted tank, nano setup, or shrimp colony, these assorted thorn nerite snails are peaceful, hardworking, and impossible not to admire.
Why Should You Choose Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails?
Each snail in this assorted horn nerite snail pack brings its own look—but they all share the same core benefits: algae control, minimal bioload, and zero overpopulation risk. These Nerite snails are prized for their ability to clean hardscape, glass, and leaves without damaging delicate plants. Plus, they don’t breed in freshwater, making them ideal for tanks where balance is key.
Top Benefits:
A beautiful mix of patterns: striped, spotted, swirled, and horned
Excellent for natural algae removal—no chemicals needed
Perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and aquascapes
No overbreeding in freshwater environments
Peaceful, hardy, and low-maintenance
Recommended Tank Parameters
Tank Size: 5 gallons or larger
pH: 7.0 – 8.4
Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: < 40 ppm
Water Type: Freshwater or low-end brackish
Substrate: Any, though smooth sand or gravel preferred
Ensure your tank has a secure lid, as these snails may attempt to explore outside the waterline.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Breeding
Clithon nerite snails do not reproduce in freshwater. While they may lay small, white egg capsules on glass or décor, these will not hatch unless transferred to brackish water. This makes them a safe, clean algae-control solution without the worry of snail overpopulation.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Tank Compatibility
These snails are 100% peaceful and pair well with:
Freshwater shrimp like Cherry, Amano, and Blue Velvet
Nano fish such as Rasboras, Guppies, endlers, and Tetras
Bottom feeders like Corydoras, Otocinclus, and Kuhli loaches
Livebearers like Mollies and Platies
Other Nerite snails like Zebra, Batik, or Tiger variants
Peaceful Gouramis and Danios
Avoid predators like Puffers, Yoyo loaches, or aggressive Cichlids.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Diet
Assorted thorn/horn nerite snails are natural algae grazers and detritus eaters. Their diet includes:
Soft green algae and diatoms
Biofilm on rocks, driftwood, and glass
Uneaten food and organic debris
If your tank is very clean, supplement with:
Algae wafers
Blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini
Calcium-rich snail food for healthy shell growth
Why Should You Buy Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails for sale and other Nerite Snails for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater snails for sale and freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more aquarium products available, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp, and other aquarium supplies.
