Black Helmet Snail Care Guide
Neritina pulligera
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 4.5 cm / 1.77"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Grazes on algae, diatoms and biofilm, with supplemental vegetable foods accepted when natural growth is scarce.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, livebearers, dwarf shrimp, other peaceful snails and small non-predatory bottom-dwellers.
Good to Know
Neritina pulligera is often called the Black Helmet Snail because its dark, rounded shell resembles a small polished helmet.
Gender Differences
Males and females are externally very similar and cannot be reliably distinguished without close examination or observing egg-laying and mating behaviour.
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