Algae King Koopa Snail (Neritina juttingae)
Named after the Koopa Troopas from Super Mario Bros, these snails are rare in the aquarium hobby and are great algae eaters! These snails feature small spikes on their shells, but are peaceful by nature.
Max size: 1.2”
Minimum tank size: 5 gallons
The King Koopa Nerite Snail is a unique and captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. These small snails are known for their striking shells, which can add a touch of elegance and visual interest to any tank.
One of the best things about King Koopa Nerite Snails is their small size. These snails typically only grow to around an inch in length, making them a great choice for smaller tanks or for those who want to add some variety to a larger tank without taking up too much space.
In terms of care, King Koopa Nerite Snails are relatively low maintenance. They are hardy and adaptable, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are also great algae eaters, and will help keep your tank clean by eating any algae that may be growing on the glass or decorations.
It is important to note that while King Koopa Nerite Snails are freshwater snails, they are sensitive to water conditions and will do best in tanks with a pH between 7.0 and 8.0, and a temperature between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Overall, King Koopa Nerite Snails are a unique and attractive addition to any freshwater aquarium. They are hardy, low maintenance, and can help keep your tank clean. With their striking "King Koopa" shell appearance, they will add a touch of elegance to any tank and are sure to be a conversation starter among any aquarium enthusiast.
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Great!
Bought two of these guys. One was really small, which I didn't mind since one of them was meant for a small tank anyway! They were both alive and attached to the bag, moving around. They're happy in their new abode.
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Great Service, packaging and species.
Appreciate the care put into the packaging for both the safety of the critters and the reassurance for the buyer. Also, you can tell the quality of the environments the critters are coming from as my quarantines are brief.
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king koopa snail
After 2 days the glass is cleaner. Have a rams horn snail he move fast but dont eat like these slow movers
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Unusual snail!
I am very pleased with Petzone. I will only order with them from now on.
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Great Experience
I was hesitant to order since I couldn't find much feedback about this store on the fish forums. The little bit I found was positive so I took a chance. I ordered 5 these babies on January 3 (Sunday). They shipped on Tuesday (FedEx overnight), and they arrived on Wednesday (January 6) still nice and warm with a heat pack and a few floating plants (spangles?). I drip acclimated them immediately, and all of them were showing signs of life in the bag. The next day all but one are active, but it's normal for nerites to take a few days to move after shipping. The packaging was excellent.
The snails I received range from pea-sized to almost the size of a nickel. I only gave 4 stars overall rating because the larger snails have chips in their shells and the largest one doesn't have "koopa" spikes. I wish the description had said that these might include B-grade snails because I don't like to purchase snails with imperfect shells, especially when they're being shipped. -
Came in healthy and acclimated well
Arrived doubled bagged with heat packs still nice and warm. Shells are nice and healthy with no signs of calcium deficiencies or any cracks, and they acclimated very well. They've already started to go town on the green spot algae in my tank.
