Description
This aquatic mollusk is one of the rarest type of Nerite Snail. They come from freshwater and brackish water environments in the Philippines and Indonesia and can actually live in a vast variety of water parameters. These snails get their name from the racing like stripping on their shells which is absolutely stunning. Each shell is unique and has its own patterns.
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Great for planted tanks - contrast with plants is phenomenal;
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Will not breed in freshwater;
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Very active - Daytime and Nighttime;
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Safe for plants and any other aquarium inhabitants;
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Snail coloration - amazing color contrast between the red/yellow and the black racing like stripes;
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One of the best at eating algae.
Yellow Racer Nerite Snails eat a big variety of foods such as:
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Algae
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Invertebrate Pellets
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Decaying Plant Matter
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Zucchini
Care for them:
- Tank size(Minimum): 10 Gal
- Care: Very Easy
- Temperature: 77-84
- PH: 6.8-8.4
- GH: 6-8
- KH: 2-12
- Lifespan: up to 5 Years
It is possible that some snails have some shell defects from their wild encounters.
DO NOT USE COPPER IN AQUARIUMS CONTAINING SNAILS!