Batik Snails

Batik Snails are an eye-catching freshwater nerite snail known for their distinct and beautiful patterned shells. Our batik nerite snails grow to around 2cm and are perfect for aquarists looking to add a unique and functional addition to their tank while keeping it clean.

Location

Native to Southeast Asia, Batik Snails live in coastal rivers and streams. They are well suited to aquariums that replicate their natural habitat with stable water parameters and abundant surfaces for grazing.

Diet

Batik Snails are primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae, biofilm, and detritus. They are particularly useful for controlling algae growth on tank surfaces. Supplementing their diet with algae wafers or blanched vegetables like courgette can enhance their nutrition.

Care

These snails prefer water temperatures from 22 to 28°C and a pH of 7.0 to 8.0. They thrive in well maintained aquariums with stable water conditions and should be kept away from medications containing copper, which can harm snails.

Habitat

Batik Snails do best in tanks with fine sand or gravel substrates, as well as plants, rocks, and decorations that provide surfaces for grazing. They are also known to explore the vertical surfaces of the aquarium, so a secure tank lid is recommended to prevent escape.

Breeding

Batik Snails won’t breed in freshwater aquariums, so they will never overrun your tank.

Mix them with our zebra nerite snails and horned nerite snails, or browse all our aquarium snails. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 snails.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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