{"product_id":"spiky-crown-nerite","title":"King Koopa Nerite Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tiny crown of shell spikes makes Spiky Crown Nerites easy to recognize. These snails explore your tank's surfaces and eat algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this snail for a cycled tank that already has algae to eat. It is not a good choice for a freshly filled, spotless tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting your tank ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an aquarium that has completed its cycle: helpful bacteria in the filter must be established to break down animal waste. A newly filled tank is not ready for animals just because the water looks clear. This snail needs a tank with enough naturally growing algae to eat. Check that it is eating; it may not accept pellets or other prepared foods. Keep water conditions steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it with other animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose gentle fish and other animals. Nerites may leave visible eggs on surfaces, but those eggs will not lead to a growing population of baby snails in a normal freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate size when purchased: approximately 1\/2–3\/4 inch in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Spiky, King Koopa, or Fruit Nerite. Short horns distinguish the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater details explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReference values from the product information: temperature 68–84°F; pH (acidity) 7.4–8.4; KH (buffering capacity, which helps keep pH steady) 3–14. Check the needs of the snail you choose before changing your tank's water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails \u0026 Fin","offers":[{"title":"1 Snail","offer_id":50710011609253,"sku":"O-KingK-01","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Snails","offer_id":50710011642021,"sku":"O-KingK-03","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/3632\/5285\/files\/Tails_Fin-images_93.png?v=1792631727","url":"https:\/\/tailsandfin.com\/products\/spiky-crown-nerite","provider":"Tails and Fin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}