Red Racer Nerite Snail
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- 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
Red Racer Nerite Snails (Vittina waigiensis) are among the most vibrant and rare nerite snail species in the aquarium hobby. Native to the streams and coastal regions of the Philippines and Indonesia, these freshwater snails are best known for their bold racing-stripe shell patterns in striking shades of red, orange, and black. Their compact size (up to 1 inch) makes them perfect for nano and planted tanks, while their hard shells and peaceful nature ensure they’re compatible with a wide variety of freshwater setups. As constant grazers, Red Racer Nerite Snails are powerful algae eaters that clean glass, driftwood, rocks, and plant leaves—without harming living plants or spiking bioload.
Why Should You Choose Red Racer Nerite Snails?
Red Racer Nerite Snails combine beauty and performance—making them one of the most sought-after algae control snails in the freshwater aquarium world. Their bright, high-contrast shells stand out in any aquascape, and they provide chemical-free algae cleaning in a low-maintenance, peaceful package. They won’t reproduce in freshwater, so there’s no risk of overpopulation.
Top Benefits:
- Striking red-and-black “racer stripe” shell patterns
- Natural and safe algae control for freshwater aquariums
- No overbreeding—does not reproduce in freshwater
- Excellent for planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and nano setups
- Peaceful and hardy, ideal for beginner and advanced hobbyists
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
- pH: 7.0 – 8.4
- Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard (6–15 dGH)
- Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: < 40 ppm
- Water Type: Freshwater or brackish
- Substrate: Any (smooth gravel or sand recommended)
Use a tight-fitting aquarium lid—like all Nerites, Red Racers can escape if given the opportunity!
Red Racer Nerite Snails Breeding
Red Racer Nerite Snails may lay small white eggs on tank surfaces, but the eggs will not hatch in freshwater. The larvae require brackish water to develop, so these snails are a perfect algae control solution without the risk of overpopulation.
Red Racer Nerite Snails Tank Compatibility
Red Racer Nerite Snails are completely peaceful and mix well with:
- Freshwater shrimp like Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, or Blue Velvet Shrimp
- Small community fish like Fancy Guppy, Rasboras, and Tetras
- Cory Catfish and Otocinclus
- Other Nerite snails like Horned Nerite Snails, Zebra Nerite Snail, or Mystery Snails
Avoid snail-eating species such as Puffers, Loaches, and large Cichlids.
Red Racer Nerite Snails Diet
These snails are exceptional natural algae grazers, feeding on:
- Soft green algae
- Biofilm and diatoms
- Algae on hardscape, glass, and plant leaves
Supplement their diet if your tank is very clean with:
- Algae wafers
- Blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini
- Calcium-rich snail food or spirulina flakes to support shell health
Visit here for more detailed information about How to Care for Nerite Snails
Why Should You Buy Red Racer Nerite Snails at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Red Racer 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.
