Batik Nerite Snails
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- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Get free shipping on non-live fish orders over $75 and live fish orders over $300.
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
Live Arrival Guarantee:
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates: one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Batik Nerite Snails (Neritina variegata) are one of the most visually striking nerite species in the aquarium hobby, prized for their ornate, maze-like shell patterns that resemble traditional Indonesian batik art. Native to brackish and freshwater environments of Southeast Asia, these peaceful invertebrates are small (up to 1 inch) but incredibly efficient when it comes to algae control. Their shells display elegant swirls of black, gold, brown, and rust, making them a unique and eye-catching addition to any aquascape. As with all Nerite snails, Batik Nerites clean continuously without disturbing plants or tank mates—ideal for planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and nano aquariums.
Why Should You Choose Batik Nerite Snails?
If you’re looking for both form and function, Batik Nerite Snails are a perfect match. Their naturally artistic shell design adds a decorative touch, while their efficient grazing behavior keeps algae under control—without needing chemicals. Since they won’t reproduce in freshwater, there’s zero risk of overpopulation. They’re also extremely peaceful and easy to care for, making them ideal for beginner and advanced aquarists alike.
Top Benefits:
- Stunning maze-like batik shell patterns
- Excellent natural algae removal
- Peaceful and safe for shrimp, plants, and nano tanks
- No freshwater breeding—no population issues
- Low-maintenance, beginner-friendly
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
- pH: 7.0 – 8.4
- Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
- Water Hardness: Medium to hard
- Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: < 40 ppm
- Water Type: Freshwater or brackish
- Substrate: Any (fine gravel or sand ideal)
Always use a tight-fitting lid—Batik Nerites are known escape artists!
Batik Nerite Snails Breeding
Like other Nerites, Batik Nerite Snails do not breed in freshwater. They may lay tiny white eggs on tank surfaces, but the larvae require brackish water to hatch and develop. This means you get all the algae-eating benefits without the worry of a snail population explosion.
Batik Nerite Snails Tank Compatibility
Batik Nerite Snails are fully peaceful and compatible with:
- Freshwater shrimp like Red Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, or Blue Dream Shrimp
- Nano fish and community fish such as Guppies, Tetras, and Rasboras
- Bottom dwellers like Otocinclus and Corydoras
- Other nerite snails like Zebra Nerite Snails, Tiger Nerite Snails, or Horned Snails
Avoid aggressive species like Puffers, Loaches, or large Cichlids.
Batik Nerite Snails Diet
Batik Nerite Snails are active grazers that feed on:
- Green algae and diatoms
- Biofilm on glass, rocks, and driftwood
- Soft algae on plants and décor
In low-algae tanks, supplement their diet with:
- Algae wafers
- Blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach
- Spirulina-based flakes or calcium-rich snail food
Visit here for more detailed information on How to Care for Nerite Snails
Why Should You Buy Batik Nerite Snails at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Batik Nerite Snails for sale and other Nerite Snails for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater snails for sale and freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more aquarium products available, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp, and other aquarium supplies.
Due to the natural variations of this product, each snail may have unique patterns and colorations.
