Military Helmet Snail Care Guide
Neritina pulligera
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 4 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°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
Feeds primarily on algae, diatoms and other biofilm growing on hard surfaces.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small fish, dwarf shrimp and other non-aggressive snails.
Good to Know
The Military Helmet Snail, Neritina pulligera, is named for its dark, smoothly domed shell, which resembles an old military helmet.
Gender Differences
Males and females have no obvious external differences, so reliable sexing usually requires examination during mating or dissection.
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