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Olive Nerite Snails – Algae Cleaners for Aquariums – SALE - $2 (oakland downtown)
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Price: $2.50 each
Minimum: $5.00
Local pickup at New Destiny Church: 625 8th St, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
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***General Description
Olive Nerites (Vitta usnea) are freshwater aquarium snails, also known as the Tiger Eye Nerite, known for their olive-green shell and excellent algae-eating abilities. They thrive in planted, community tanks and are peaceful, non-plant-eating algae scrubbers, but will only reproduce in brackish or marine water, making them ideal for freshwater keepers who don't want a population boom. They are hardy, require a hard, alkaline water source with calcium, and should be acclimated properly before being placed in their new home.
***Aquarium Care
Diet: Olive Nerites feed primarily on brown and green algae from glass, decorations, and plant leaves, leaving live plants untouched.
Water Parameters:They are euryhaline and adaptable, but prefer hard, alkaline freshwater with normal aquarium parameters.
Shell Hardness: Provide a source of calcium, such as cuttlebone, to help maintain healthy shells.
Tank Mates: They are compatible with most fish, shrimp, and plants, making them a good choice for community tanks.
Population Control: Olive Nerites do not reproduce in freshwater aquariums, so population explosions are not a concern.
Key Features
Algae Control: They are considered among the best aquarium snails for controlling algae, working to keep surfaces clean.
Peaceful Nature: These snails are peaceful and do not harm other tank inhabitants or live plants.
Non-burrowing: Unlike some other snail species, olive nerites do not burrow into the substrate.
***Acclimation
1. Temperature Adjustment: Float the bag containing the snails in your aquarium for 10-30 minutes to equalize the water temperature.
2. Water Transfer: Open the bag and slowly introduce small amounts of your tank water into the bag over several minutes to allow the snails to adjust to the new water chemistry.
3. Thorough Check: Carefully inspect the bag and any accompanying material for the snails before discarding, as they can get trapped.
Tags: fish tank, ADA, UNS, shrimp, snails, aquatics