3 Red Pumpkin Nerite Snails

The Snail
Red pumpkin nerites (Clithon sowerianum) come from Asia and are some of the hardest nerites to find. Shell color varies, from red and pink with white dots and scribbles to orange or yellowish with dark stripes. Most arrive small. They are hardy, at work around the clock, and live up to 4 years. You get 3 snails. Some shells may show small flaws.

Care
Temp: 72–82°F · pH: 6.8–8.4 · GH: 6–8 · KH: 2–12 · Tank: 10 gallons or more

Why Shrimp Keepers Like It
Nerites are among the best algae eaters you can add. They scrub algae, dig under the gravel for more, and eat invertebrate pellets, zucchini and dead plant matter. They are safe with plants and shrimp. They lay eggs, but the eggs only hatch in brackish water, so they never take over a freshwater tank. Never use copper.

Tank Mates
Good with: shrimp, other snails and peaceful community fish. Avoid: assassin snails, which hunt other snails, and fish big enough to eat them.

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