{"title":"Snails","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fighting-conch","title":"Fighting Conch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eDespite its name, the Fighting Conch is generally a peaceful and useful addition to a marine aquarium. This active bottom-dweller spends much of its time moving across the sand bed, helping stir the substrate while feeding on leftover food, detritus, algae, and other organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eFighting Conchs do best in aquariums with open sandy areas where they have room to forage. While they are not strong climbers, they can move over low rocks and uneven areas along the tank floor. Because they have a hearty appetite, they should be kept in mature systems with enough natural food available and can be supplemented with meaty foods, algae-based foods, or dried seaweed as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Detritivore\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Island Tropical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382655332600,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6169\/9064\/files\/336.jpg?v=1778732545"},{"product_id":"nassarius-snail","title":"Nassarius Snail","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eNassarius vibex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eThe Nassarius Snail is a small, active scavenger that makes a great addition to a saltwater aquarium clean-up crew. Known for burrowing through the sand, this snail helps stir the substrate while searching for leftover food and organic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eNative to Caribbean sandy-bottom habitats, Nassarius Snails spend much of their time hidden beneath the sand until they detect food. Once food is present, they quickly emerge and begin scavenging, making them both useful and interesting to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eThese snails are peaceful, hardy, and low-maintenance. They do best in established aquariums with a sandy substrate and should be provided with enough leftover food or supplemental feeding if the tank is very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"985\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detritivore \/ Scavenger\u003cbr data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Island Tropical","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48958128455928,"sku":null,"price":0.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6169\/9064\/files\/8ae5781a-fbb5-4947-b071-24542db0591a.png?v=1781575716"},{"product_id":"deer-cowrie","title":"Deer Cowrie","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea cervus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Atlantic Deer Cowrie is a beautiful and eye-catching marine snail known for its large, polished shell and unique patterning. Its shell is usually reddish-brown with pale, fawn-like spots, though coloration can vary between individuals. Some may show lighter bands or a more streaked appearance. The mantle is typically darker gray-brown and may cover much of the shell as the cowrie moves and grazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowries are popular with aquarists for their attractive appearance and helpful grazing behavior. Their smooth, oval-shaped shells have a naturally glossy look because the animal’s mantle helps protect and polish the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, the Atlantic Deer Cowrie spends its time grazing on algae, film algae, and other organic matter from rockwork and surfaces. It does best in an established aquarium with plenty of natural algae growth to browse. 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