{"product_id":"black-helmet-snail-neritina-pulligera-2cm","title":"Black Helmet Snail Neritina Pulligera 2cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eBlack Helmet Snail (\u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eNeritina pulligera\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThe Black Helmet Snail is a hardy, attractive freshwater Nerite species known for its smooth, dark shell that resembles a polished helmet. Highly valued for its exceptional algae-eating abilities, it is one of the best natural cleaners for freshwater aquariums and will not reproduce in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eWidely distributed across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting clean rivers, streams, and brackish estuaries.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eA dedicated algae grazer. Consumes:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eSoft film algae\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eDiatoms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eGreen spot algae\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eBiofilm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eSupplement with algae wafers or blanched vegetables if the tank is very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eExtremely peaceful and compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eTetras, rasboras, danios\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eCorydoras \u0026amp; peaceful catfish\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eLivebearers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eMost community fish\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaches, puffers, large cichlids, or any fish known to nip at or eat snails.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eNone. This is a completely peaceful, plant-safe species.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eBeginner-friendly. Very hardy and low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2–8.5 (alkaline preferred to protect the shell)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–20 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a tight lid—excellent climbers. Supplement calcium to maintain strong shell quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1560\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Black Helmet Snail (\u003cem data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eNeritina pulligera\u003c\/em\u003e) is an efficient, attractive, and safe addition to any peaceful freshwater aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946673877369,"sku":"STF-MISS-NOV62","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Black-Helmet-Snail-Neritina-Pulligera.png?v=1792492417","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/black-helmet-snail-neritina-pulligera-2cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}