Red Racer Nerite Snail: Vittina waikuku
A rust-red shell with fine dark markings, and noticeably quicker across the glass than other nerites — hence the name.
Also known as: Red Racer Snail · Vittina waikuku
Red Racer Nerite Snail
A rust-red shell with fine dark markings, and noticeably quicker across the glass than other nerites — hence the name.
Natural Habitat & Origin
Freshwater streams of Southeast Asia, chiefly Indonesia.
Care Requirements
Keep Red Racer Nerite Snail at 22-28°C with a pH of 7.0-8.2. Standard nerite care — hard, alkaline water and a lid. Noticeably more active than other nerites, so it clears a tank quickly.
Use the Aquarium Tracker to log these parameters against your own readings — it flags a drift before it becomes a problem.
Diet & Feeding
Film algae, diatoms and biofilm. Its pace means it exhausts a small tank sooner than slower varieties.
Behaviour & Temperament
The most active nerite in the hobby, moving several times faster than a zebra nerite. Peaceful throughout.
Tank Mates
Any peaceful community. Avoid loaches and puffers.
Breeding
Does not reproduce in fresh water.
Choosing between nerite varieties
All nerites share the same care requirements, so the choice comes down to shell pattern and size. See the nerite snail comparison guide for the full range side by side.
Common Health Issues
Shell erosion in soft water; sensitive to copper.
