{"title":"Snails","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"black-devil-snail","title":"Black Devil Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Devil Spike Snail is an extremely hardy species that is also a very effective algae eater!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Lava Snails or \u003cem\u003eFaunus ater\u003c\/em\u003e, these dark and mysterious snails are highly underrated members of the aquarium hobby.  They grow to a large size and feature gorgeous, glossy shells that range in color from chocolate brown to the deepest black.  They mainly come from the brackish waters of Thailand, but can also be found in other parts of Asia.  They can thrive in freshwater, but will only breed in brackish water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:  71° - 82° F (22° - 28° C)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:  7.0 - 8.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:  5 - 15 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum tank size: 10 gallons per snail\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:  They eat algae and decaying plant matter, and they have also been known to munch on more delicate plants.  They can mostly subsist on leftover fish\/invertebrate flakes or pellets, but their diets should be occasionally supplemented with algae wafers and\/or blanched vegetables such as zucchini, kale, spinach, or cucumber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial behavior:  Peaceful and solitary; will not engage with tankmates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:  Sulawesi region of Indonesia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage adult size:  2 - 3 inches (5 - 7.6 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wet Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44557763477587,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/black-devil-snail-5521950.jpg?v=1778272751"},{"product_id":"snail","title":"Nerite Snail Assorted","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nerite Snail is an exquisitely marked species that is a real standout for the nano and planted aquarium!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 72° - 79° F (22° - 26° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.5 – 7.5, although its lifespan will generally be longer in neutral to alkaline pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH: 2 - 12 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Scavenger that feeds continually.  Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter.  In less mature aquariums, high quality dry foods with high plant content can be sparingly fed daily. 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