Horned Nerite Snail
Clithon corona compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typesnail
Adult size0.8"
Minimum tank5 gal
Group1+
- temperature72-80F
- pH7-8.4
- water_hardnessGH 6-20 dGH | KH 3-12 dKH
- breedingeggs do not hatch in freshwater
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetysafe
- predator_risklow
- cleanup_rolenone
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Horned Nerite Snail requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the glass/hardscape zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesSmall algae-grazing nerite that is plant-safe but needs mineralized water and escape-proof covers.
- caveatExcellent on film algae but will not solve algae alone; lighting, nutrients, and maintenance still control outbreaks.
- caveatNeeds hard, mineralized water for shell health and should not be exposed to copper treatments.
- caveatUse a secure lid because nerites climb and can leave the tank.
- caveatMay lay white eggs on hardscape; eggs rarely hatch in freshwater but can be visually persistent.
- cleanup_cautionProtect from loaches and puffers.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailgreencompatible | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Malaysian Trumpet Snailgreencompatible | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ramshorn Snailgreencompatible | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Pond Snailgreencompatible | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Honey Gouramigreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ivory Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Dwarf Gouramigreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->