Nerite snails in brackish water

Tain't fresh, and tain't marine! Talk about brackish setups.
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Nerite snails in brackish water

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I have read that you can't breed Nerite snails in freshwater, but has anyone been successful at breeding them in brackish water? These are such awesome snails, I have them in my other tanks and they really keep things spic and span. :D
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Re: Nerite snails in brackish water

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I had read that nerites have a larval stage and require full saltwater before returning to fresh or brackish habitats when they mature, so I did a little search for you:

http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/to ... te-snails/

http://homepage.mac.com/nmonks/Projects/FAQ/8b.html
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