Become a credit card member today!Horned Nerite Snail, Pack of 6
Description
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The Horned Nerite Snail is a great addition to help keep uneaten food and algae low in community and planted aquariums. They are peaceful snails that won't bother other snails, fish, or plants. They only reproduce in brackish water, so you don't have to worry about them taking over your aquarium like other snails. Like many others, the Nerite Snail doesn't have a long lifespan and will need to be replaced every year or so. Since this snail mostly relies on detritus and algae as food, if that becomes scarce, supplement their diet with sinking pellets. Horned Nerites specialize in algae and biofilm removal, making them ideal for aquariums where less glass cleaning is desired. Providing uncleaned surfaces like rocks, driftwood, or an algae-covered tank wall ensures they have enough food. This feeding requirement means you should be somewhat careful about overstocking Horned Nerites, especially in aquariums with other effective algae eaters. We recommend around 3 per 10 gallons of display.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- - Max. Size: 1"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Great addition for a planted aquarium
Specifications
| SKU | 3575643 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Inverts |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Max water Temp | 85 F |
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| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 5 |
| Pet Max Length | 1 IN |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6.5 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | .75 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8 |
| Scientific Name | Neritina sp. |
| Min Water Temp | 65 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Asia |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Length | .75 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.