White Helmet Nerite Snail Care Guide
Clithon corona
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
It grazes on algae and biofilm, supplemented by other vegetable matter and sinking foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small fish, dwarf shrimp, and other non-aggressive snails.
Good to Know
Clithon corona is called the White Helmet Nerite because its pale, rounded shell resembles a small helmet and is often decorated with dark markings.
Gender Differences
Males and females are externally very similar and cannot be reliably distinguished without examination of reproductive anatomy.
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