Tiger Nerite Snail (Vittina turrita)

Vittina turrita is one of the most popular algae-eating snails in the aquarium hobby. It is well known for its striking striped shell pattern, which resembles tiger stripes. The species is highly effective at grazing algae from aquarium surfaces.

Tiger Nerite Snails are plant-safe and make an excellent addition to planted and community aquariums. They spend much of their time feeding on algae and biofilm growing on glass, decorations and rocks.

Scientific name: Vittina turrita
Common name: Tiger Nerite Snail
Origin: Southeast Asia
Size: approximately 2–3 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 20 l
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 6.5–8.5
Diet: algae, biofilm, algae wafers and plant-based foods
Behaviour: peaceful algae-eating snail
Difficulty: easy