{"product_id":"sun-snail","title":"Sun Snail","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"snail-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .snail-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .snail-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.snail-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#7a3310; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #c1692b; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fef5ec; border-left:4px solid #c1692b; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#7a3310; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#c1692b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f0ddd0; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fef5ec; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#7a3310;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"snail-title\"\u003eSun Snail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eClithon donovani\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the Sun Thorn Nerite, is a small nerite with a rounded shell decorated in a bold black-and-golden-yellow spiral pattern — some individuals lean more brown or olive — and short spines along the shell that set it apart from smooth nerites. It comes from coastal streams across the Indo-Pacific and stays small, reaching only about an inch, which makes it an ideal cleanup snail for nano tanks and aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all invertebrates, this snail is extremely sensitive to copper. Never use copper-based medications, algaecides, or plant fertilizers containing copper in its tank, and check that tap-water conditioners and plumbing are copper-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Snails are among the most effective algae grazers in the hobby, working steadily over glass, rock, wood, and hardscape to clear green spot, film algae, and biofilm. They are completely plant-safe and peaceful with fish and shrimp. Like all nerites they may climb above the waterline, so keep a lid or leave a little space at the top of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerites lay small, hard, white eggs on hardscape and glass. These eggs will not hatch in freshwater — the larvae need brackish or saltwater — so your tank will never be overrun. They can be scraped off glass if they bother you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn soft or acidic water, nerite shells can slowly erode and develop pitting. Keep pH at 7.0 or above with moderate hardness, and supplement calcium if your water is soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun Snails get most of their diet from algae and biofilm. In very clean tanks, supplement with \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Mini Algae Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e or blanched zucchini, spinach, or green leaf lettuce. Offer \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly to support strong shell growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Ideal Parameters\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per 5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–80°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–14 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal KH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–12 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaple Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgae and biofilm; Hikari Mini Algae Wafers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat \u0026amp; Supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats, blanched vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific coastal streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-sensitive.\u003cbr\u003eEggs do not hatch in freshwater.\u003cbr\u003eMay climb out — keep a lid.\u003cbr\u003ePlant-safe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53365811904823,"sku":"Clithon donovani","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/sun-snail","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}