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The Striped Pumpkin Snail (Clithon sowerbianum or Vittina sp.) is a popular freshwater aquarium invertebrate. Known for their bright orange, yellow, or red shells accented with intricate black stripes or patterns, these striking snails are highly prized as peaceful, plant-safe algae cleaners.
Algae Control: They are voracious eaters, consuming stubborn green spot algae, brown algae, and biofilm.
Freshwater Safe: While females may lay small white egg capsules on hard surfaces, these eggs require brackish water to hatch. You won't have to worry about your freshwater tank being overrun with baby snails.
Care Requirements: They thrive in stable water conditions and are known to be peaceful tankmates for fish and shrimp. They require a well-established tank with plenty of algae, and their diet can be supplemented with algae wafers or blanched vegetables.
