{"product_id":"black-snails","title":"Black Racer Nerite Snail | The Midnight Racer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Racer Nerite Snail | The Midnight Racer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVittina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. | Black Racer Nerite Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDressed in a sleek, nearly black shell and forever on the move, the Black Racer Nerite Snail brings a little mystery to The Sunken Garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its rather intimidating name, this dark-shelled wanderer is a peaceful creature with a surprisingly industrious personality. While the rest of the aquarium goes about its business, the Black Racer is busy patrolling the glass, inspecting decorations, and investigating every algae-covered corner it can reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt doesn’t demand attention. It simply gets on with the job, looking rather sophisticated while doing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Midnight Maintenance Crew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Racer Nerite Snails are excellent grazers, feeding on many types of soft algae and biofilm that develop on aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood, and decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir small size allows them to navigate planted aquariums without disturbing most healthy aquatic plants, making them particularly appealing for carefully arranged aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough hardworking, they aren’t a substitute for regular aquarium maintenance, and they may not consume every type of algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonality \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a smooth shell ranging from deep brown to nearly jet black, the Black Racer provides a beautiful contrast against bright green aquatic plants, pale sand, and natural stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically reaching approximately one inch, these compact little explorers are active, peaceful, and remarkably determined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey make excellent companions for many peaceful community fish and shrimp, although snail-eating fish should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Racer Nerite Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neritidae; exact species varies by supplier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algae and biofilm grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 72–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7.0–8.5, with stable, mineral-rich water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 5 gallons for a suitably established aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural algae and biofilm, supplemented with appropriate snail foods when accepted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShell Health:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adequate calcium and water hardness support healthy shell development\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best introduced into an established aquarium with sufficient natural grazing surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Lid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure lid is recommended, as Nerite Snails may climb above the waterline\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many freshwater snails, Nerite Snails cannot complete their reproductive cycle in ordinary freshwater aquariums. Females may still deposit small white eggs on hard surfaces, but these will not normally hatch successfully in freshwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid copper-based medications and treatments harmful to aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note From The Sunken Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Racer has places to be, algae to inspect, and absolutely no interest in explaining its schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny creature dressed for midnight, working tirelessly in broad daylight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery aquarium could use a little mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":68130328477977,"sku":"sku-42778367328350","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":68130328510745,"sku":"sku-42778367361118","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":68130328543513,"sku":"sku-42778367393886","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9803\/5225\/files\/Black_Racer_Nerite_6.webp?v=1793335113","url":"https:\/\/thelovefern.com\/products\/black-snails","provider":"The Love Fern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}