Aquarium Supplies

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar — ideal culture medium for vinegar eel (Turbatrix aceti) live food for Betta and other small fry Vinegar eels are 1–2mm live nematodes — first food for fry too small for baby brine shrimp (days 1–14) Sizes: 100ml ₹79 · 250ml ₹149 · 500ml ₹299 · 1 Litre ₹549 500ml supports 3–5 simultaneous jars; 1L best value for regular breeders Culture: 50% ACV + 50% dechlorinated water + apple slice + starter; 20–28°C; 2–4 weeks to establish ⚠️ Never add ACV directly to fish tank — always rinse harvested eels through fine mesh before adding to fry tank Continuous harvest every 2–3 days; cultures last 6–18 months with monthly ACV refresh Maintain 2 backup jars at all times — stagger start dates to prevent supply gap

Batik Snail (Neritina sp.) — organic flowing batik textile-pattern shell in warm brown, ochre and cream; each individual shell unique ₹120 per snail — premium tier; most ornate shell of the three nerite species in this catalog Eats: diatom algae, green spot algae, biofilm · Does NOT eat healthy plants Cannot breed in freshwater — no population explosion; your count stays exactly at what you add Mixes freely with Military Helmet Snail (₹99) and Nubby Piano Snail (₹100) in the same tank ⚠️ Always use a fitted lid — will exit open tanks · check all cable and tube gaps ⚠️ Copper medications fatal — never use in the same tank as any snail or invertebrate pH 7.0–8.0 · 22–28°C · add cuttlebone in soft/IAL-conditioned tanks · lifespan 1–2 years

Betta Flare Stick — mirror-tipped wand to safely trigger full flaring display for health checks and photography ₹99 — one-time purchase; lasts years with correct limited use Full flare reveals fin tears, gill symmetry and colour development not visible at rest Maximum 1–2 sessions/week, 10–30 seconds each — flaring has real physiological cost; overuse causes chronic stress ⚠️ Never leave mirror in or near tank permanently — controlled removable use only Avoid use on: sick/stressed fish · new arrivals (first 1–2 weeks) · very young or elderly fish Useful indicator (among others) for breeding readiness — vigorous flare response signals good condition Aquarium-safe materials · easy to clean · wipe with dry/damp cloth

Military Helmet Snail (Neritina sp.) — freshwater algae-grazing snail with distinctive camouflage-patterned shell ₹99 per snail — 1 snail per 10–15L of tank volume recommended Eats: diatom algae, green spot algae, soft green algae, biofilm · Does NOT eat healthy plants — safe in planted tanks Cannot breed in freshwater — no population explosions; exact count you add is what you keep Compatible with Betta fish (most individuals), shrimp, and community fish ⚠️ Will escape open tanks — always use a fitted lid; check all gaps around filter tubes and cables ⚠️ Never use copper medications in the same tank — acutely toxic to all snails and invertebrates pH 7.0–8.0 · 22–28°C · soft water: add cuttlebone for calcium · lifespan 1–2 years

Nubby Piano Snail (Neritina sp.) — piano key black-and-ivory shell with ridged nubby surface texture; freshwater algae grazer ₹100 per snail — 1 per 10–15L recommended; can mix with Military Helmet Snail in same tank Eats: diatom algae, green spot algae, biofilm · Does NOT eat healthy plants Cannot breed in freshwater — no population explosion; count stays exactly at what you add Compatible with Betta fish (most) and shrimp · coexists with Military Helmet Snail ⚠️ Always use a fitted lid — will exit open tanks · check all cable and tube entry gaps ⚠️ Copper medications fatal — never use in the same tank as this snail or any invertebrate pH 7.0–8.0 · 22–28°C · add cuttlebone in soft water (including IAL-conditioned Betta tanks)