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  1. Snails

    Antlered Snail (Clithon diadema)

    The Antlered snail, commonly identified as Clithon diadema, is a popular freshwater gastropod known for its distinctive shell protrusions. These small, decorative snails are highly valued in the...

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    Apple Snail

    Apple Snails are a tropical freshwater species of aquarium snail. They are very common and available at almost all LFS. They range in color from deep blue to gold and even striped. Apple Snails are...

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    Batik Snail (Neritina variegata)

    The Batik snail, scientifically classified as Neritina variegata, is a popular freshwater gastropod appreciated for its striking shell patterns and efficient algae-eating habits. Native to various...

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    Batman Snail (Neritina taitensis)

    The Batman snail, scientifically known as Neritina taitensis, is a unique freshwater gastropod often kept by aquarists for its distinct shell morphology and algae-eating habits. Originating from...

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    Bee Snail (Brotia dautzenbergiana)

    The Bee snail, scientifically known as Brotia dautzenbergiana, is a freshwater gastropod recognized for its elongated, spiraled shell featuring distinct dark bands. Native to Southeast Asian river...

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    Big Stripe Mosaic Racing Snail (Neritina sp.)

    The Big Stripe Mosaic Racing Snail is a visually striking gastropod often sought for its appetite for algae. Belonging to the Neritidae family, these snails are popular in the hobby for their unique...

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    Black Fancy Clithon Snail

    The Black Fancy Clithon snail is a popular choice for freshwater aquariums due to its effective algae-eating habits. Often referred to as a variation of the horned nerite snail family, these small...

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    Black Lace Snail (Melanoides maculata)

    The Black Lace Snail, scientifically identified as Melanoides maculata, is a distinctive freshwater gastropod often appreciated for its elongated, turret-like shell. While taxonomy within the...

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    Blue Jelly Snail (Taia sp.)

    The Blue Jelly snail, often associated with the genus Taia, is a striking freshwater gastropod known for its vibrant blue foot and patterned shell. While precise taxonomic classification remains...

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    Blue Post Horn Snail (Planorbella duryi)

    The blue post horn snail is a popular freshwater gastropod known for its striking shell coloration and active nature in home aquariums. As a color variant of the common ramshorn snail, it is highly...

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    Brown Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi duryi)

    The brown ramshorn snail is a freshwater planorbid recognized by its flat, coiled shell and air-breathing habit. Planorbella duryi duryi is generally peaceful and useful as a scavenger, although it...

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    Bubble snail (Physa sp.)

    Bubble snails sold or observed under Physa sp. are small freshwater bladder snails commonly introduced with aquatic plants. They graze on algae, biofilm and soft organic residues, and usually leave...

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    Cappuccino Snail (Faunus ater)

    Faunus ater is a large pachychilid snail associated with tropical rivers, streams and estuarine environments across parts of the Indo-Pacific. Its dark, elongated shell commonly has reddish-brown,...

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    Deadpool Rennschnecke (Vittina waigiensis)

    Vittina waigiensis is a nerite snail sold in the aquarium trade under names such as Deadpool Rennschnecke, usually referring to a striking red shell with dark patterning. It is a peaceful algae...

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    Devil's Thorn Snail (Faunus ater)

    Faunus ater is a large, elongated pachychilid snail from tropical Indo-West Pacific waters. It is associated with freshwater streams, rivers and estuarine habitats, and aquarium specimens are often...

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    Gelbe Rennschnecke (Vittina waigiensis)

    Vittina waigiensis is a nerite snail kept for grazing algae and biofilm on aquarium glass, rocks and hardscape. Its rounded shell may show yellow, orange or reddish tones with dark markings, but...

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    Geweihschnecke Red Venom (Clithon sowerbianum)

    The Red Venom Geweihschnecke is a striking horned nerite sold for freshwater aquariums. Its dark shell, red-orange bands and small projections make it distinctive, although trade names and shell...

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    Geweihschnecke Tricolor (Clithon sp.)

    Geweihschnecke Tricolor is a trade name for a colourful horned nerite in the genus Clithon. Exact species identification is uncertain because several closely related Clithon species and colour forms...

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    Geweihschnecke Volcano Red (Clithon sowerbianum)

    The Volcano Red Geweihschnecke is a small freshwater nerite-type snail sold under the scientific name Clithon sowerbianum. Its shell commonly shows red, orange, brown, and dark patterns, with...

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    Green staghorn snail (Clithon corona)

    The green staghorn snail, Clithon corona, is a nerite snail valued for grazing algae and biofilm in freshwater aquariums. It is generally peaceful, plant-safe and unlikely to overpopulate in...

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