how to hatch nerite egg

[Sgooosh]

hello i have some nerite and they lay a lotta eggs
i was wondering if i can make the eggs hatch? i think i have a male or 2 in the tank

 

[Colin_T]

Put them in some brackish water. Basically half strength sea water.

 

[Sgooosh]

Put them in some brackish water. Basically half strength sea water.

how much is that?
do i use special saltwater salt?
do i need greenwater?

 

[Colin_T]

You will need a separate container/ tank to hatch them in due to the salt level in the water.

You can try them in rock salt and water, if they don't hatch or fail to get through the first few weeks, then try artificial marine salt.

I don't know the dose rate for making sea water but if can get a hydrometer that is normally used to make sea water or see if Google can help.

I don't know what the babies eat, they might need green water or they might be fine eating biofilm on the glass and ornaments.

 

[Essjay]

Can Nerite Snails Breed in Freshwater? Care & Breeding Guide - Shrimp and Snail Breeder

Breeding Nerite snails in freshwater is a myth. Learn the truth about their eggs, the exact brackish setup they need, and how to care for them. No myths.

aquariumbreeder.com

 

[Sgooosh]

Can Nerite Snails Breed in Freshwater? Care & Breeding Guide - Shrimp and Snail Breeder

Breeding Nerite snails in freshwater is a myth. Learn the truth about their eggs, the exact brackish setup they need, and how to care for them. No myths.

aquariumbreeder.com

that does not say much about breeding but lots of good care

Nerite Snail – The Fish Keeping & Aquarium Guide.

Nerite Snails are hardy and adaptable, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They thrive in tanks with plenty of surfaces to graze

www.thefishkeeping.com

do you think this is legit or should i not risk putting my snails into brakcish water

 

[Essjay]

The link does have quite a lot on breeding nerites, explaining why it is very difficult to do. It explains the larval stages of the snail and what salinity they need. And it explains that little research has been done on what they eat and how often they need to be fed - and this lack of knowledge is probably the main reason people have failed to breed them.
And that what we think of as the eggs are actually egg clusters.

 

[Colin_T]

leave the adults where they are and move the eggs into brackish water