Packed and shipped by our friends at AquaticMotiv (Newark, NJ), separately from our shrimp, with its own tracking. Orders are processed in 1–4 business days. Live snails ship Monday to Wednesday (a Wednesday order after 7 a.m. Eastern ships the next week), never during a holiday week or the week before one, and not below 40°F or above 90°F: held orders ship at the next safe break in the weather. US only.
Live Arrival Guarantee: if a snail arrives damaged, dead or unhealthy, take 2–3 photos in the unopened sealed bag and email support@mossandmolt.com with your order number within 4 hours of delivery (claims close 48 hours after delivery). You get a replacement, or a refund if it is sold out.
Snails often stay tucked in their shells after shipping. Take the photos, add them to your tank and give them a few hours.
Not covered: a wrong address entered at checkout, or a package not delivered on the first attempt.
Red Racer Nerite Snails
Red Racer Nerite Snails
Vittina waigiensis
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The Snail
Red racer nerites (Vittina waigiensis) come from India and are one of the most sought-after nerites. The shell is mostly red and yellow, with racing stripes running all the way around, and the pattern varies from snail to snail. They are hardy, at work around the clock, and live up to 4 years. Pick your pack size when you add to cart. 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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