- Red Racer Nerite Snails are very rare and feature incredible red coloration in a wide variety of stunning patterns and designs. They look particularly fantastic against light colored aquarium sand or undergravel.
- Nerite Snails are totally safe with live aquarium plants and absolutely NEVER reproduce in freshwater, so they are perfect for the aquarium keeper wanting to avoid snails reproducing in the tank.
- Nerite Snails reduce the need for a scraper, as they are the single best eater snails! They wipe off aquarium glass, tall aquarium plants, aquarium decorations, etc.
- They are completely peaceful and safe to keep with all nonaggressive aquarium animals, so they make great additions to a planted aquarium, as well as almost any freshwater community tank!
- Basic tank accessories required, including a filter (large or small filter, depending on tank size). All Aquatic Arts plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus email support!
Native to the Philippines, Red Racer Nerite Snails (Vittina waigiensis) are extraordinarily beautiful freshwater snails and one of the rarest snail species in the aquarium world. Their shells vary in appearance and feature striking patterns. These premium aquarium snails are known as the best eating snails in the hobby. They consume uneaten fish food, plus they wipe off glass aquarium walls, plants, an aquarium ramp, and decorations (such as cholla wood). They are peaceful and safe to keep with any nonaggressive aquarium animals (including dwarf shrimp like Sakura Red Cherry Shrimp and Amano Shrimp) and any live fish tank plant. These colorful snails require saline water to reproduce and will not overpopulate your home or desk aquarium like other freshwater snails. With a life expectancy of up to 4 years, they are relatively long-lived compared to most other snails. They are perfectly suitable for planted aquariums, such as a moss aquarium. Some Nerite Snails are initially finicky about eating dry fish pellets, but typically enjoy spirulina, tablets, and other plant-based foods. Nerite Snail is sometimes misspelled as Narite Snail. While this snail can live in a wide variety of pH levels, it will live for much longer in alkaline water of over 7.0 pH. Acidic water increases susceptibility to shell erosion; we recommend a calcium supplement (especially when using an RO unit for water) for maintaining the quality of this snail's magnificent shell, such as cuttlebone. Although these snails are fantastic at clearing, an aquarium pump system (e.g. DC pump or return pump) is still required.
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Temperature: 71.6° - 87.8° F (22° - 28° C)
- pH: 6.5 - 8.0
- KH: 2 - 12 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 2 gallons per snail
- Average adult size: 1.2" (3 cm)
- Average purchase size: ½ - 1" (1.3 - 2.5 cm)
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 7 x 6 inches; 11.2 ounces
- UPC : 812548034771
- Manufacturer : Aquatic Arts
- Units : 1 Pack
