A snail of neretin (more correctly neritin - Neritina) will be an excellent ornament of the aquarium, and it will not only perform an aesthetic function, but also will carry out additional cleaning. There are several types of these mollusks, which need to be properly taken care of.
Aquarium snails of the Neretina species
There are several types of neurons that are distinguished by certain external features, but they share similar features:
- Most mollusks of this species have a large massive shell.
- The head and leg of an ordinary or horned snail of Neretin have a round shape, and the eyes are on small irregularities.
- The body in most cases is painted gray and almost completely covered with a shell.
- Shells can be painted differently, while it should be noted that it is impossible to find two identical snails.
- Neretines are not hermaphrodites, but there is no way to distinguish between their sexes.
- Life expectancy is 1-2 years, it all depends on the content rules. Often molluscs die a few days after being placed in a new aquarium. This is due to the abrupt change in conditions.
Neutron snail "Zebra"
One of the most original species that is common in South Africa and Kenya. Among others, these mollusks are distinguished by their large size, so individuals grow to 2.5-3.5 cm. In the aquarium of the "Zebra" neotin, they look original, because their shell is colored green or brownish-yellow, and on top are the wide black strips in the form of zigzags or lines at an inclination. Closer to the front, the thickness of the lines decreases. The neotin snake "Zebra" has a body of gray or red-yellow color. It is worth noting that representatives of this species more often run away from the aquarium.
Snail of neurin reddish
This kind of mollusk was imported from Indonesia, and it has small dimensions, so the length is 2 cm. It is worth noting the original appearance, since the shells are painted in the color of mahogany with orange hues, and on top are the tracks of black spots that can be in the form of dots or strips. Aquarium snails of red-spotted neotin do not have the same patterns, and the size of dots or strips will increase with age.
Snail of Neretium "Black Ear"
One of the most unusual kinds of mollusks, which can not help attracting attention. Such neurin in the aquarium will look original, as the shell has a dark color, almost close to black. Another significant difference - the "house" of the cochlea is slightly more flattened in comparison with other species and it is very similar to the person's ear. Two distinctive features became the basis for the name of this species of mollusk.
Nutritional snail - maintenance and care
If a person wants envy at home pets, which are not demanding, then the snails are an ideal option. The main thing is to buy an aquarium and fill it with suitable water. After the aquarium snails have been purchased, they must be carefully placed in the aquarium right on the bottom, rather than thrown into the water, because they can die because they can not turn over themselves.
Snail of neurin - content
There are several parameters that must be observed to create suitable conditions for the mollusc and maintain the purity of the aquarium.
- Priming. A common or horned snail of Neretium strongly pollutes the soil, so it is best to use a filler for the aquarium, which is easily washed. Suitable, for example, a large stony ground.
- Plants. For the mollusk it does not matter which plants are nearby and you can not worry that they will destroy the leaves and roots of the plants.
- Neighbors. Neretin is better to plant with peaceful aquarium fish and invertebrates. It is not recommended to populate snails of fish, which spawn on open smooth surfaces, as shellfish can eat. Not suitable for co-habitation and large fish, as they can eat a snail.
- Water. For a snail of neurin it is important that the temperature of the liquid is 22-26 degrees. The stiffness must be in the range 8-12 dH. If the water is too soft, the shell will become brittle and begin to separate. It is not recommended to completely change the liquid in the aquarium, since for mollusks this will be stress. The best solution is to replace 20-30% of the entire volume of water in the vessel every week.
- Aquarium. Picking up the size, you need to focus on the number of shellfish so that they can easily move around it. Focus on the fact that 10-20 individuals need 5-10 liters.
- Lighting. For non-essentials, light is not important, most importantly, do not leave the aquarium under direct sunlight. For artificial consecration, fluorescent lamps of minimum power should be chosen.
- Hygiene. A medium power filter is suitable. Often, it is not worth cleaning, since the shellfish themselves are reservoir cleaners.
Neretines in the aquarium - care
For the health and growth of snails, it is necessary to organize proper nutrition , since they will not be enough for some algae. Specialists recommend using supplementary feeding with mineral additives, which contain calcium. An excellent source of this mineral is the crushed egg shell. In order for the food to be balanced, it is recommended to give the animals crushed vegetables and powdered food for fish.
Aquarium snails of Neretin can get sick, and it happens because of improper care and malnutrition. It is important to monitor the temperature and water hardness. If there are cracks and chips on the sink, a complete diet with calcium will help it to grow together. If there is a white coating on the shell, this indicates the aging of the cochlea, and when it looks like mold it is a fungal infection. In the second case, the mollusk should be deposited in a separate vessel and the baths with salt and manganese should be performed.
Snail of Neretin - reproduction at home
It has already been mentioned that these mollusks are not hermaphrodites, for the continuation of the genus it is necessary to have several individuals. A snail of Neretium, the reproduction of which does not pass in fresh water, needs to create conditions that are as close to natural as possible. It is worth noting that it is very difficult to achieve a positive result in fertilization. Snails lay eggs on the ground, plants and on different hard surfaces. Eggs are many and they are white solid shells that can spoil the appearance of the aquarium.