Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails (Clithon sp.)
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Live Arrival Guarantee:
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates: one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Bring variety, color, and cleaning power to your aquarium with our Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails, also known as Clithon snails. This mixed group includes multiple stunning shell patterns and colors—featuring gold swirls, zebra stripes, tiger tones, and even horned ridges—each one hand-selected for appearance and algae-eating ability.
These small but mighty snails (typically ½ to 1 inch) are part of the Clithon genus and are native to Southeast Asia's freshwater and brackish rivers. Whether you’re adding them to a planted tank, nano setup, or shrimp colony, these assorted thorn nerite snails are peaceful, hardworking, and impossible not to admire.
Why Should You Choose Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails?
Each snail in this assorted horn nerite snail pack brings its own look—but they all share the same core benefits: algae control, minimal bioload, and zero overpopulation risk. These Nerite snails are prized for their ability to clean hardscape, glass, and leaves without damaging delicate plants. Plus, they don't breed in freshwater, making them ideal for tanks where balance is key.
Top Benefits:
- A beautiful mix of patterns: striped, spotted, swirled, and horned
- Excellent for natural algae removal—no chemicals needed
- Perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and aquascapes
- No overbreeding in freshwater environments
- Peaceful, hardy, and low-maintenance
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: 5 gallons or larger
- pH: 7.0 – 8.4
- Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
- Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: < 40 ppm
- Water Type: Freshwater or low-end brackish
- Substrate: Any, though smooth sand or gravel preferred
Ensure your tank has a secure lid, as these snails may attempt to explore outside the waterline.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Breeding
Clithon nerite snails do not reproduce in freshwater. While they may lay small, white egg capsules on glass or décor, these will not hatch unless transferred to brackish water. This makes them a safe, clean algae-control solution without the worry of snail overpopulation.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Tank Compatibility
These snails are 100% peaceful and pair well with:
- Freshwater shrimp like Cherry, Amano, and Blue Velvet
- Nano fish such as Rasboras, Guppies, endlers, and Tetras
- Bottom feeders like Corydoras, Otocinclus, and Kuhli loaches
- Livebearers like Mollies and Platies
- Other Nerite snails like Zebra, Batik, or Tiger variants
- Peaceful Gouramis and Danios
Avoid predators like Puffers, Yoyo loaches, or aggressive Cichlids.
Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails Diet
Assorted thorn/horn nerite snails are natural algae grazers and detritus eaters. Their diet includes:
- Soft green algae and diatoms
- Biofilm on rocks, driftwood, and glass
- Uneaten food and organic debris
If your tank is very clean, supplement with:
- Algae wafers
- Blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini
- Calcium-rich snail food for healthy shell growth
Why Should You Buy Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Assorted Thorn/Horn Nerite Snails for sale and other Nerite Snails for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater snails for sale and freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more aquarium products available, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp, and other aquarium supplies.
