Red Pumpkin Nerite Snail Premium Clean-Up Crew Red Pumpkin Nerite Snails stand out with rich pumpkin-red shells and creamy speckled patterning. Peaceful, plant-safe, and highly effective at grazing algae and biofilm on glass and décor. Key Features Pumpkin Red + Cream Speckle Rich red/orange shells with a creamy speckled pattern that pops in planted and light-substrate tanks. Strong Algae & Biofilm Grazers Helps keep glass, décor, rocks, and driftwood clean by grazing throughout the day. No Freshwater Overpopulation Nerites do not reproduce in freshwater, making them easy to keep long-term. Peaceful & Plant-Safe Safe with fish, shrimp, plants, and other non-aggressive invertebrates. Beginner Friendly Care Tank Size 2.5+ gallons (larger tanks are more stable) Temperature 22–28 °C pH Range 7.0–8.2 (avoid soft / acidic water) Diet Algae & biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (+ calcium support recommended) Compatibility Peaceful with fish, shrimp, plants, and other snails Shell Health Tip: Keep KH/GH stable and provide a calcium source (cuttlebone, mineral stone, or calcium-rich foods) for best shell quality. Plant-safe • Peaceful • No freshwater breeding Pumpkin Pattern Algae Control @media (max-width: 760px){ #cg-red-pumpkin-nerite h2{font-size:24px!important;} #cg-red-pumpkin-nerite .cgPumpkinCare{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;} }
