{"product_id":"red-spotted-nerite-snail","title":"Red Spotted Nerite Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeritina\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Spotted Nerite Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Spotted Nerite Snails are colorful freshwater snails prized for their distinctive reddish-orange shells covered with dark spots and markings. In addition to their appearance, they are excellent natural grazers that spend much of the day cleaning algae and biofilm from aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood, decorations, and other hard surfaces. Aqua Huna currently identifies its stock as \u003cem\u003eNeritina\u003c\/em\u003e sp. rather than assigning a more specific species name, so I would use that same identification on Felipe's Fish rather than guessing at a species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Nerite Snails, Red Spotted Nerites are peaceful and generally leave healthy aquarium plants alone. They are particularly useful in planted and community aquariums where customers want an attractive snail that also provides natural algae control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6–15 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Algae \u0026amp; Biofilm Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 per 5–10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on available algae and biofilm. Nerites do not need to be kept in groups. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, fully cycled aquarium containing established algae and biofilm is ideal. Provide plenty of grazing surfaces such as aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood, and decorations. A secure lid is recommended because Nerite Snails can occasionally climb above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Spotted Nerites prefer \u003cstrong\u003eneutral-to-alkaline, mineral-rich water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adequate calcium and hardness help maintain healthy shell growth, while prolonged exposure to very soft or acidic water can contribute to shell erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural algae and biofilm should form an important part of their diet. If the aquarium does not produce enough natural food, supplement with algae wafers and appropriate vegetable-based foods. Avoid placing too many Nerites in a newly established or extremely clean aquarium where natural grazing material is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nerite Snails are particularly useful for aquarists who don't want a snail population explosion. Females can deposit small white eggs on hard aquarium surfaces, but the larvae require brackish\/saltwater conditions to develop successfully. Therefore, they \u003cstrong\u003ewill not establish a reproducing population in a normal freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Spotted Nerites are peaceful and generally compatible with freshwater shrimp and peaceful community fish. Avoid Assassin Snails, puffers, snail-eating loaches, and other animals known to prey on snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Red Spotted Nerite Snails naturally vary in shell color, spotting, pattern, and size. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not guarantee a particular sex. Aqua Huna also notes that snails may remain inactive following shipping and can sometimes take \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to begin moving after being introduced to the aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. 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