Pink Lady Nerite Snail - (Clithon sowerianum- "Pink Lady")
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This rare species is among the most colorful and variable, and it is a peaceful, active, and useful addition to almost any aquarium!
Pink Lady Nerite Snails (Clithon sowerbyanum) hail from diverse freshwater habitats across Southeast Asia, primarily located in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These snails are indigenous to this region, commonly inhabiting freshwater environments, particularly in rivers, streams, and shallow waters with rocky substrates.
High demand for Pink Lady Nerite Snails arises from their stunning appearance and their effective algae-controlling properties, making them sought after by aquarists. However, their scarcity is compounded by limited availability due to natural factors, as well as regulatory restrictions on collection and export in certain regions.
What We Like About This Snail:
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Striking Visuals: The captivating pink to magenta-colored shell of the Pink Lady Snail brings a visually stunning and distinct appeal to the aquarium, elevating its overall aesthetic charm.
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Algae Control: These snails are known for their vigorous appetite for algae, effectively aiding in the upkeep of a cleaner tank environment by controlling and diminishing algae growth.
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Peaceful Coexistence: Their non-aggressive temperament makes Pink Lady Snails excellent residents in community aquariums, harmoniously cohabiting with various fish, shrimp, and other snail species.
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Minimal Maintenance: Requiring minimal care, these snails are low-maintenance additions for aquarists. They thrive in freshwater environments, playing a vital role in maintaining a healthy tank ecosystem.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
- pH: 7.0-8.5
- KH (Carbonate Hardness): 5-15 dKH (90-270 ppm)
- Minimum Tank Size: 2 gallons+
CARE INFORMATION:
- Diet: Scavenger that feeds continually. Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter. In less mature aquariums, high-quality dry foods with high plant content can be sparingly fed daily.
- Social Behavior: Peaceful
- Origin: Indigenous throughout East and Southeast Asia
- Average Adult Size: 0.5 - 1 inch (1.3 - 2.5 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 0.25 - 1 inch (0.6 – 2.5 cm)
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Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
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