Military Helmet Snail ( Large Nerite Snail )

Neritina pulligera, sometimes called Military Helmet Snail (for the obvious resemblance) are superb algae eaters. They'll attack spot algae, hair algae, and the dreaded Black Beard Algae.

Military Helmet  nerite snails are invaluable additions to aquarium ecosystems, offering a multitude of benefits, primarily their voracious appetite for algae.

They'll attack spot algae, hair algae, and the dreaded Black Beard Algae.

These snails diligently graze on unsightly algae growth, ensuring a pristine and balanced aquatic environment. By consuming algae, they help to prevent its overgrowth, which can otherwise suffocate plants and hinder water quality. Additionally, their efficient cleaning habits aid in maintaining aquarium glass, ornaments, and substrate, promoting an aesthetically pleasing and healthier habitat for fish and other aquatic inhabitants. With their gentle nature and minimal care requirements, Military Helmet nerite snails serve as natural algae controllers, contributing to the overall well-being of aquarium ecosystems.