{"product_id":"nerite-red-racer-snail","title":"Red Racer Nerite Snail (Vittina waigiensis)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Racer Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eVittina waigiensis\u003c\/em\u003e) combines vivid red and golden shell bands with dark racing patterns. This peaceful grazer browses algae and biofilm on glass, rocks and wood without damaging healthy plants. \u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell colors and markings vary; the image represents the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another patterned algae grazer, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003eRacetrack Nerite Snail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1E88E5;border-bottom:2px solid #BBDEFB;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a mature, cycled aquarium with established algae and biofilm. We recommend 10 gallons or larger to provide grazing space and stable water. Keep a secure lid because nerites can climb above the waterline. Acclimate gradually and avoid sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately hard, mineral rich water with a pH above 7 helps protect the shell. Avoid acidic conditions and copper based medications. Maintain zero ammonia and nitrite, and keep up with routine water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1E88E5;border-bottom:2px solid #BBDEFB;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVittina waigiensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003eOne snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to about 1.2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e10 gallons recommended; mature with algae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e72 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003eAlgae and biofilm grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003eSafe with healthy plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003ePhilippines and Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:8px;\"\u003eLarvae do not develop successfully in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1E88E5;border-bottom:2px solid #BBDEFB;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for peaceful community fish, dwarf shrimp and other gentle snails. Avoid puffers, snail eating loaches, assassin snails, crayfish and other predators. Watch individual bettas for picking at the snail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1E88E5;border-bottom:2px solid #BBDEFB;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural algae and biofilm are essential. Offer small amounts of spirulina rich food or blanched vegetables if needed, but confirm the snail actually eats them; prepared food acceptance varies. Remove leftovers. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anubias-nana-anubias-barteri-nana-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias Nana\u003c\/a\u003e adds hardy foliage and additional surfaces for biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1E88E5;border-bottom:2px solid #BBDEFB;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it overpopulate my freshwater tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Females may leave small white egg capsules on hard surfaces, but young do not develop successfully in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it eat every kind of algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It helps graze surface growth, but cannot replace aquarium maintenance or guarantee removal of every algae type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Each shell has its own pattern and color balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48230448529627,"sku":"7660137","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/6ac6dcd32e3c386d2173b7ed_0aa890ef-20d0-4776-8b82-0a7fa086c0cc_0_hq_HIJQo.png?v=1791417640","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nerite-red-racer-snail","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}