{"product_id":"nerite-sp-spotted-0-5-2cm","title":"Spotted Nerite Snail | Neritina sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spotted nerite sold under a genus-level trade name. Exact species is not confirmed by the shell pattern alone. Most small aquarium nerites reach about 2–3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeritina sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful grazing snail. It may climb above the waterline, so cover gaps. Brief inactivity can be normal, but ongoing failure to graze deserves attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur recommended starting minimum is a mature 30-litre aquarium for one small snail, with established algae on several surfaces. Extra snails depend on available grazing, not simply spare litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are adult housing recommendations; choose more space when adding tank mates. Allow for space occupied by substrate and décor when comparing aquarium capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable with gentle fish and shrimp in compatible water. Avoid puffers, snail-eating loaches and aggressive cichlids. Inspect new companions for picking at its antennae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural algae and biofilm are essential. Offer suitable algae food as a supplement but confirm it is eaten; some nerites reject prepared food and can starve in spotless aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C as a planning range for common tropical stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep water mineralised for shell health and avoid acidic conditions that erode shells. Do not scrub every grazing surface at once. If overturned, gently place it upright on a firm surface. Avoid copper-based treatments unless explicitly safe for this invertebrate. Egg capsules may be laid, but common nerites do not form multiplying freshwater colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd only to a fully cycled aquarium. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0mg\/l. Start with a 25–30% weekly water change using dechlorinated, temperature-matched water and adjust to test results and stocking. Rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water rather than under the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can order online, choose click and collect, and we will hold your order for collection in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55193455788359,"sku":"1140637","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/SpottedNeriteSnail_Neritinasp_2.png?v=1790802481","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/nerite-sp-spotted-0-5-2cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}