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The Red Racer Nerite Snail is a great addition to help keep uneaten food and algae at a minimum in community and planted aquariums. They are a peaceful snail that will not bother other snails, fish or plants. They only reproduce in brackish water, so you do not have to worry about them taking over your aquarium. Like many other snails the Nerite Snail does not have a very long life span. This snail mostly relies of on detritus and algae as their food source, but if that becomes scarce be sure to supplement their diet with sinking pellets. Utilizing decorations like rocks and driftwood that don't get cleaned or not cleaning the algae off a wall of the tank is an excellent way to get them the food they need. This feeding benefit/requirement means you should be somewhat careful about over stocking Red Racers, especially in aquariums where other effective algae eaters live. We recommend around 3 per 10 gallons of display.
SKU | 3883507 |
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Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Max water Temp | 85 F |
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Pet Max Length | 1 IN |
Water Parameters-DKH Min | 5 |
Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
Water Parameters-PH Max | 8 |
Special Diet | Omnivore |
Water Parameters-PH Min | 6.5 |
Min Water Temp | 65 F |
Environment | Freshwater |
Native To | Asia |
Temperament | Community |
Care Level | Easy |
Personalized Item flag | No |
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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.
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