Invertebrate:
Marbled limpet nerite snail
Septaria porcellana
Freshwater
Brackish
Adult size1.3–3.8 cm
Tank40 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature23.3–28 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH7.0–8.0
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General hardness8–20 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–12 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Tank volume40 L
Needs 30–40 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- DietHerbivore