Bumble Bee Horn Nerite Snail
Original price was: ₹125.00.₹100.00Current price is: ₹100.00.
The spiral in a snail’s shell is the same mathematically as the spiral in the Milky Way galaxy, and it’s also the same mathematically as the spirals in our DNA. It’s the same ratio that you’ll find in very basic music that transcends cultures all over the world. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Bumble Bee Horn Nerite Snail are tiny freshwater snails that eat algae and don’t get much bigger than an inch in size, making them perfect for any aquarium. These snails have tiny horns all around their shells and come in a variety of brown, yellow, and black tones. They also make your tank sparkle because they are excellent cleaners.
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Bumble Bee Horn Nerite Snail are primarily found in the Philippines, are eye-catching aquarium additions thanks to their yellow and black striped carapace and protruding horns.
They are tiny and unassuming, reaching a maximum height of about 0.7 inches, and prefer hard water to keep their shells in good condition.
They are excellent algae eaters and do well in communal aquariums with other fish that won’t eat them or outcompete them for food.
A tight lid is advised because they are skilled escape artists. Aim to provide vegetable tablets or vegetables that will sink to the bottom for them to graze on if there is no algae for them to eat. There is no threat of an overpopulation because these snails won’t breed in freshwater.
I. Size
- Average Adult Size: 1 cm
- Maximum Adult Size: 1.2 cm
- Swimming Level: Bottom
II. You would love the fish because…
The Bumblebee Horn Snail is a diminutive member of the Nerite algae-eating group of snails.
Its shell is covered in sporadic protruding “horns,” giving it an appealing black and yellow pattern.
These snails are excellent for planted community aquariums without fish that are predators (such as loaches, pufferfish, etc.).
These tiny gastropods are amazingly effective algae grazers despite their diminutive size, which makes them a real asset to the aquarist.
The snails’ gentle grazing habits will benefit your prized plants, such as the slow-growing Anubias species, as they will help to prevent the buildup of otherwise challenging-to-remove algae on their leaves. Only decomposing or dead plant matter will be consumed. In order to promote a healthy shell’s development, the water should be moderately hard and alkaline.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
- Recommended: one snail per 5 gallons of water.
- Recommended Male/Female – 1:1
- Overall hostility: Peaceful
- Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
- Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful
IV. Species compatibility
- Vampire shrimp
- Bamboo Shrimp
- Amano Shrimp
- Ghost shrimp
- Cherry shrimp
- Blue tiger shrimp
- Snowball shrimp
- Caridina cf. babaulti
- Blue Velvet Shrimp
- Malawa Shrimp
V. How to feed this species?
Nerite snails primarily consume algae in your tank. They’re quite efficient at it, which is why they’re so popular in the aquarium industry. They can sometimes be so good that they hoover the entire tank clean and there aren’t enough algae left.
Recommended food
- Micro Mix – Sinking Blended Diet for Snails
- TetraMin Tropical Granules – Premium Choice
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Neritidae |
| Scientific Name | Clithon Corona |
| Tank size | 2 gallons per snail |
| Special Diet | Algae wafers or blanched vegetables (such as kale, zucchini, carrots, etc.). |
| Native To | South East Asia |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Max water Temp | 78 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 72 °F |
| pH Max | 8.4 |
| pH Min | 8.0 |
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