Nerite snails are peaceful, low-maintenance algae eaters ideal for freshwater tanks (5+ gallons), thriving in temperatures of 
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, pH 7.0–8.5, and hard water (high GH/KH) for shell health. They require ample biofilm/algae, supplemented with blanched vegetables or algae wafers, and cannot breed in freshwater, though they may lay small, white eggs