Batman Snail

Batman Snail is a popular freshwater nerite snail prized for its unique shell pattern, which resembles the silhouette of a bat. Our batman snails grow to around 2cm, and their bold appearance and efficient algae eating habits make them both a functional and decorative addition to freshwater aquariums.

Location

Native to Southeast Asia, the Batman Snail is commonly found in coastal rivers where fresh and brackish water meet. In the wild, they graze on algae covered rocks and submerged wood.

Diet

Batman Snails feed on soft green algae, diatoms, and biofilm. They help maintain clean tank surfaces by grazing continuously. For additional nutrition, offer algae wafers or blanched vegetables like courgette and spinach.

Care

They require clean, well oxygenated water with a temperature between 22 and 28°C and a pH of 7.0 to 8.2. Avoid treatments containing copper, as these can be harmful to snails. Make sure calcium is available in the water to support shell strength.

Habitat

Best suited for peaceful community tanks, Batman Snails thrive in planted aquariums with driftwood, rocks, and glass surfaces for grazing. A secure tank lid is important, as they may climb and escape if given the chance.

Breeding

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

Mix them with our zebra nerite snails and batik 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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