MIX N MATCH 100 LOT Astraea / Nerite Snail- Saltwater Algae Slime Cleaner Astrea

Description: MIX N MATCH 100 LOT (total) Astraea / Nerite Snail- Saltwater Algae Slime Cleaner Astrea quick overviewThe Astraea Turbo Snail has a unique shell and a ravenous appetite for algae. Unlike many bottom dwellers that are dressed in drab colors to better camouflage themselves against the sand bottoms, Astraea tecta boasts a pyramid-shape shell with beautiful, olive green coloration. Since some individuals have projections on the shell that give it a star-like outline, the Astraea Turob is also known as the Astraea Star Snail or Astraea Conehead Snail. Though interesting to observe in your home aquarium, the Astraea Turbo Snail serves a greater function of cleaning algae-covered live rock. It is very adept at keeping your aquarium clean. In fact, this small herbivore prefers to feed on nuisance hair algae, as well as cyanobacteria and diatoms. Some aquarists also report that the Astraea Turbo Snail actually consumes the entire hair algae structure, which helps prevent immediate further algae growth. The Astraea Turbo Snail prefers well-established aquariums with ample hiding places and sufficient room to roam. In addition to eating algae off of your live rock, this member of the Astraeinae family will also clean your aquarium glass. However, the Astraea Turbo Snail is not known to be climbers like other smaller-shelled snail species. Care needs to be taken to observe the daily activities of this hungry snail since it has difficulty righting itself if it falls or is knocked upside down. Like other invertebrates, the Astrae Turbo Snail is sensitive to high nitrate levels and will not tolerate copper-based medications. The Astraea Conehead Snail requires a gradual acclimation period, preferably the drip acclimation method, he often over two hours, since it cannot tolerate even minute changes in water parameters. If sufficient food levels are not present, supplement the diet with blanched spinach or lettuce and vegetable-based tablet foods. Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1" These Nerite Snails are for saltwater aquariums only. They will not survive in freshwater aquariums. Mix and Match to save! Quantity discount applies to all eligible saltwater hermit crabs and snails on your order. These Nerite Snails are collected from the Caribbean Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean and may include the Bleeding Tooth Nerite (Nerita peloronta), the Checkered Nerite (N. tessellata) and others. Nerite Snails (Nerita sp.) have smooth, round shells that are variable in color and patterns. These small snails are hardy algae eaters and are safe in reef aquariums. They will feed on filamentous algae, cyanobacteria and diatoms. Most Nerite Snails stay fairly small and rarely grow to above 1.5 inches in length. Some species of Nerite Snails are from tidepool environments and may crawl above the water level; a lid on the tank is recommended. While some Nerite Snails are from freshwater or brackish water environments, those sold here are purely marine snails and cannot be kept in freshwater aquariums. DOA RULES IMPORTANT: Please read before buying this live product: I guarantee live arrival of our live specimens: BUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS MUST BE MET Someone must be present to receive and inspect the package on the FIRST DELIVERY attempt. We must be notified of DOA (dead on arrival) within TWO HOURS of FIRST DELIVERY TIME . PICTURES NEED TO BE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN THE BAG UNOPENED!!! If these conditions are met, then we will replace the DOA at CREDIT ONLY. If you want a replacement you'll need to pay shipping again as SHIPPING IS NONREFUNDABLE. These are live organisms. THEY CANNOT SURVIVE OUTSIDE OR IN YOUR MAILBOX FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. All Orders are shipped on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesday so any orders after Monday will ship the following week.

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Adams, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-08-22T22:06:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.99 USD