{"product_id":"snails-batik-nerite-snail","title":"Batik Nerite Snail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNerite Snails – Care Guide \u0026amp; Aquarium Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerite Snails are peaceful, hardy and highly effective freshwater algae eaters. They are popular in planted and community aquariums because they spend much of their time grazing on algae from aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood and decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also available in several attractive patterns and varieties, making them both useful and decorative additions to an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of around \u003cstrong\u003e20 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for a small number of Nerite Snails. Larger aquariums provide more natural algae and grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003e22°C – 28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.0 – 8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately hard water is preferred, as calcium and minerals are important for maintaining a healthy shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNerite Snails do well in established aquariums with rocks, driftwood, plants and natural algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the aquarium covered where possible, as Nerite Snails may occasionally climb above the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerite Snails mainly feed on naturally occurring algae and biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet can be supplemented with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanched vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural biofilm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium-rich snail foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure enough food is available, especially in very clean aquariums with little natural algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerite Snails are completely peaceful and spend most of their time slowly grazing around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do not normally disturb healthy plants and are excellent for helping control algae on hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne major advantage of Nerite Snails is that they \u003cstrong\u003edo not reproduce successfully in normal freshwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a good choice for aquarists who do not want an uncontrolled snail population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Tank Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerite Snails can usually be kept with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTetras • Rasboras • Corydoras • Gouramis • Danios • Small Plecos • Neocaridina Shrimp • Amano Shrimp and other peaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping them with fish that are known to eat or attack snails, such as certain larger loaches, puffers and highly aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerite Snails require stable water conditions and sufficient minerals to maintain healthy shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid using aquarium medications containing \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, as copper can be harmful or fatal to snails and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith stable water parameters, sufficient food and suitable tank companions, Nerite Snails are an excellent natural cleaning crew for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51859863863529,"sku":"SNA-00173","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9637\/2457\/files\/snails-batik-nerite-snail.webp?v=1789044090","url":"https:\/\/hsaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/snails-batik-nerite-snail","provider":"HS Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}