Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera
Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera
Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera
Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera
  • the best algae eater known to us
  • dark shell
  • does not reproduce in fresh water
  • well suited for community aquariums

Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera

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Anthracite cup snail / steel helmet snail - Neritina pulligera
Not only fascinatingly different in color and shell shape, but also extremely useful - Neritina pulligera is a very voracious algae eater that leaves higher plants absolutely alone and even takes care of stubborn green algae on the glass. Thus the aquarium becomes sparkling clean. Since it cannot reproduce in freshwater, there is no need to fear a snail plague even if there is a lot of algae growth in the aquarium and thus a lot of food. - Garnelio
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The anthracite limpet Neritina pulligera, also called globe limpet, brown limpet or steel helmet limpet, which is very widespread in Southeast Asia and West to South Africa, grows up to 3 cm and is by far the best algae eater among the snails for us. It even goes for brush algae and hard green algae on the glass. Its unicolored brown to anthracite shell has a characteristic shape. This snail, like all Neritidae, is bisexual, but males and females cannot be distinguished by external characteristics.

The females lay elongated beige, very firmly adhering egg cocoons, from which so-called veliger larvae hatch. In freshwater they survive only a few hours. In nature, they are carried by the current into the sea, where they grow into juvenile snails. In captivity, their reproduction has not yet been successful. Therefore, a population explosion is not to be feared even with abundant algae growth in the aquarium.

Besides algae of all kinds, the anthracite limpet also eats food remains and soft vegetables like cucumber or zucchini after a period of acclimation. Plants are uninteresting for them. In freshly set up aquariums these snails can starve. A sure sign of this is when their foot becomes wizened and shrivels. To save them from starvation and to help them acclimate, it is best to feed them a diet specially adapted to their needs Food. Brown autumn leaves they know from nature, and they also accept it very well. They grow to almost 8 years old and about 3 cm in size.

The water temperature can be between 18-30 degrees Celsius. Anthracite limpets prefer medium-hard to hard water and a pH of 6.5 and above

The Steel Helmet Snail can be kept permanently in aquariums with an edge length of 40 cm or more. We recommend keeping several animals, provided they find sufficient food.
The socialization of the Anthracite Limpet works quite well with virtually all aquarium inhabitants that do not explicitly eat snails (such as the Predatory Snail does).

Our food recommendation: With the Natureholic Snail Feed Power Paste you create a feeding lawn that is very well accepted by all aufwuchs feeding snails. Also delicate wild-caught snails such as racing snails or staghorn snails, which are stressed after transport and do not go to conventional food, can be fed up well with it.

Our plant recommendation: Use for the planting NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: We recommend for fish keeping the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.

Actively prevent outbreaks : With the invisible Natureholic Snail Barrier you prevent the escape and loss of your snails from the aquarium.

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Scientific name: Neritina pulligera Linnaeus, 1767
German Name: Anthracite limpet, black ball racing snail, brown racing snail, steel helmet snail
Difficulty level: suitable for beginners
Origin/Distribution: Indo-West Pacific
Coloration: Shell anthracite, brown to brown-black with fine raised lines
Age expectancy: up to 8 years
Water parameters: pH above 6.5, KH above 3, temperature 22 to 28 °C
Tank size: from 20 l, we recommend a size from 45 l, not in newly established aquariums
Food: Snail feed, food remains, algae cover and growth, algae plates, brown autumn leaves, dust food
Reproduction: not possible in freshwater
Behavior: very peaceful
Socialization: with shrimps, other peaceful snails, mussels, with peaceful fish, possibly with dwarf crabs
Further information Remove racing snail eggs in the aquarium, NatureHolic Booster - liquid food for shrimps, snails and mussels, Autumn leaves in the aquarium - treats for shrimps & co
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30 Jun 2019

Ich habe verschiedene Sch...

Ich habe verschiedene Schnecken zur Bekämpfung meiner Pinselalgen und zur optischen Bereicherung des Aquariums bestellt.
Die Lieferung erfolgte sehr schnell und auch gut verpackt.
Ich bin zufrieden mit der Lieferung und kann Garnelio nur empfehlen.

22 Jun 2019

Sehr gute Schnecken und g...

Sehr gute Schnecken und guter Versandt. Alle Schnecken wohlauf und machen ihre Top Arbeit.
Jederzeit wieder, sehr zu empfehlen.

19 Jun 2019

Sehr schönes Tier....

Sehr schönes Tier.

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Question: "Hallo zusammen, Ich habe 4 Schnecken in mein 60l Tank eingelegt und habe festgestellt, dass die Schnecken oft auf dem Rücken liegen. Meist war es morgens nach dem Aufstehen. Hat jmd Tips, wie ich langfristig das Problem lösen könnte? "

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Hallo Sarany, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Die Schnecken drehen sich manchmal auf den Ruecken, das ist nicht weiter schlimm und sie koennen sich selbst wieder aufrichten. 

Question: "hallo. ist diese schnecke meerwasser tauglich ?? mfg"

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Hallo Volker, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Nein, absolut nicht, Napfschnecken sind Suesswassertiere. 

Question: "Hallo, ich wollte fragen ob man sie in einem großen Aquarium mit Goldfischen vergesellschaften kann (vorübergehend bis die Goldfische in den neuen Teich kommen. Danach würden sie ins Zwerggarnelen Aquarium wandern). Danke vg "

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Hallo Kerstin, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Das ist moeglich und kann ohne Probleme gemacht werden. 

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30 Jun 2019

Ich habe verschiedene Sch...

Ich habe verschiedene Schnecken zur Bekämpfung meiner Pinselalgen und zur optischen Bereicherung des Aquariums bestellt.
Die Lieferung erfolgte sehr schnell und auch gut verpackt.
Ich bin zufrieden mit der Lieferung und kann Garnelio nur empfehlen.

22 Jun 2019

Sehr gute Schnecken und g...

Sehr gute Schnecken und guter Versandt. Alle Schnecken wohlauf und machen ihre Top Arbeit.
Jederzeit wieder, sehr zu empfehlen.

19 Jun 2019

Sehr schönes Tier....

Sehr schönes Tier.

17 Jun 2019

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Good

13 Jun 2019

Super gelaufen... Top Sch...

Super gelaufen... Top Schnecken...

9 Jun 2019

Schöne Schnecken,die sic...

Schöne Schnecken,die sich sofort gut eingelebt haben

8 Jun 2019

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Alle Artikel sind völlig in Ordnung. Auch Verpackung war gut. Die teier sind alle lebens angekommen. Jedoch hat die Lieferung 4 Tage gebraucht.
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7 Jun 2019

Eine schöne Schneckenart...

Eine schöne Schneckenart kann man weiter empfehlen.

6 Jun 2019

Lieferung tadellos - alle...

Lieferung tadellos - alles quicklebendig und pünktlich angekommen

5 Jun 2019

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Pünktlich und gut angekommen. Alle überleben, hängen an den Scheiben und fressen Algen.

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