{"product_id":"batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater","title":"Batik Nerite Snail (Neritina variegata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Batik Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eNeritina variegata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, peaceful algae eater wrapped in an ornate maze of black and gold that looks like hand-dyed batik fabric, and no two shells are patterned alike. It is one of the most effective and best-behaved cleanup crew members in the hobby, grazing algae, diatoms, and biofilm off glass, rocks, and decor without ever touching your live plants. Add it to the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 gallons or larger. A mature tank with some algae and biofilm gives it plenty to graze, so plan on roughly one snail per few gallons to keep everyone well fed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore and algae grazer. It works through film algae, diatoms, and biofilm. In a newer or very clean tank, supplement with algae wafers or blanched vegetables so it never goes hungry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 72 to 78°F, pH 7.0 to 8.5. Nerites do best in harder, alkaline water, and a steady calcium source keeps their shells smooth and strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a lid on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nerites are escape artists and will climb above the waterline. A tight-fitting lid keeps them safely in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not overrun your tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females may lay small white eggs, but the larvae need brackish or saltwater to develop, so Batik Nerites cannot multiply in a freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;margin:6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBatik Nerite Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeritina variegata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 in (2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae and biofilm grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 to 2 years, longer with great care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to hard, needs calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;background:#E3F2FD;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and plant safe, the Batik Nerite is welcome in almost any freshwater community. It pairs especially well with shrimp and other gentle tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeocaridina (Cherry) Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/galaxy-rasbora-celestichthys-margaritatus-freshwater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalaxy Rasbora\u003c\/a\u003e and other peaceful nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePink Lady Nerite Snail\u003c\/a\u003e and other nerites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping it with known snail eaters such as loaches, pufferfish, or large cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae wafers and supplemental foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore freshwater shrimp \u0026amp; snails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore freshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Batik Nerites eat my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They graze algae and biofilm and leave healthy live plants alone, which makes them ideal for planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they take over my tank like other snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Their larvae need brackish or saltwater to survive, so they cannot reproduce in a freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is calcium important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir shells are built from calcium carbonate. Harder, alkaline water and a calcium source keep the shell smooth and help prevent pitting or erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Nerites will climb the glass and can crawl out of an open tank, so a tight-fitting lid is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252199010523,"sku":"FW1-F7587","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/images-2.jpg?v=1770905681","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}