Military Helmet Snail

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