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Berghia snail
Berghia snail
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Buy Berghia snails to combat Aiptasia in the aquarium.
They feed exclusively on Aiptasia.
The Berghia snail (Aeolidiella stephanieae), also known as the Aiptasia slug, is a marine snail formerly known as Berghia verrucicornis. It is native to the United States, Africa, Brazil, and the western Atlantic.
These snails reach a body length of about two centimeters, although adult specimens can grow up to four centimeters long.
As far as its diet is concerned, the Berghia snail is a food specialist and feeds exclusively on Aiptasia, also known as Aiptasia.
Due to this property, it helps in the control of Aiptasia. Interestingly, young Berghia snails prefer to feed in smaller groups, but this preference disappears as the animals get older.
delivery and shipping
delivery and shipping
- Shipping via UPS Express
- Next working day delivery
- Safely packed in a styrofoam box
Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:
- Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
- They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
- Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
- Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
- The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
- To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
- Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
- Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
- The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
- In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
