Freshwater Snail

Live Assassin Snails (Clea helena) — biological pest snail eliminators Hunts and eats Malaysian Trumpet Snails, Ramshorn Snails and Bladder Snails Striking yellow-and-brown bumblebee-striped conical shell — beautiful display invertebrate 100% plant safe — never eats living plant tissue Cannot prey on Nerite Snails or Apple Snails — safe in mixed invertebrate tanks Breeds slowly in freshwater — self-sustaining colony with zero pest risk No chemicals, no harm to plants or bacteria — permanent biological pest control Available in packs of 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 — entry to bulk ⚠ Caution with very small or baby shrimp — safe with large adult shrimp ⚠ Copper is lethal — avoid all copper medications

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

Live Horned Nerite Snails (Clithon corona) — real spike/horn shell projections The most architecturally extraordinary freshwater snail available in India Real conical horn projections — natural predator defence, each snail unique Outstanding algae cleaner — green spot algae, diatoms, biofilm, brown algae 100% plant safe — perfect for planted tanks, shrimp tanks and aquascapes Cannot breed in freshwater — zero pest snail population risk Smaller size — ideal for nano tanks, shrimp tanks and intricate aquascapes Spines deter fish predation — safer in mixed fish tanks than smooth-shelled snails Available in packs of 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 ⚠ pH 7.0+ and cuttlebone essential — spines erode in acidic/soft water

Live Apple Snails (Pomacea sp.) — natural algae cleaners and display invertebrates Available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium and Big — choose what suits your tank Packs of 5, 10, 25 and 50 — from trial to bulk quantities Outstanding algae grazers — clean glass, decorations and hardscape naturally Safe with most peaceful community fish — guppies, tetras, corydoras, rasboras Active and fascinating display invertebrates with bold shell colouration Beginner-friendly — one of the hardiest freshwater invertebrates available ⚠ Tight-fitting lid essential — Apple Snails will escape open tanks ⚠ Copper is lethal — avoid all copper-based medications and fertilisers Live arrival guaranteed — individually packed for safe pan-India delivery

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)

Red Ramshorn Snail — vivid red body from haemoglobin (iron blood pigment); flat coiled spiral shell; 1–2cm adult size ₹9 per snail — most affordable snail in catalog; self-replenishing if conditions suit ⚠️ WILL BREED IN FRESHWATER — hermaphrodite; lays egg masses; unlike the nerite snails in this catalog Population management = feeding discipline; controlled feeding = stable colony; overfeeding = rapid growth Eats algae + detritus + decaying plant matter — broader diet than nerite snails; excellent substrate cleaner Betta caution: many Bettas attack thin ramshorn shells; best kept in shrimp tanks or community tanks Fully compatible with all freshwater shrimp · coexists with nerite snails · no escape from open tanks Copper fatal · pH 7.0–8.0 · 18–28°C · spinach enhances red colour (iron content)