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Salarias fasciatus Jewel Rockhopper Super Algae Eater

Salarias fasciatus Jewel Rockhopper Super Algae Eater

34,99€
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The jeweled rockhopper, lat. Salarias fasciatus, is a popular fish for combating algae. It particularly likes to eat filamentous algae, which makes it interesting during the running-in phase. This is why the fish is also called algae blenny.

Salarias fasciatus is easy to keep, the fish is not very susceptible to disease and settles in easily. As an algae eater, sufficient plant food is important for the long-term maintenance of the Jeweled Rockhopper - for example, by leaving part of the aquarium glass uncleaned. Incorrect food leads to a bloated belly, obesity and, in the long term, to the death of the fish.

Salarias fasciatus has a pronounced territorial behavior. Therefore, only one animal should be kept at a time - even in very large tanks. According to reports, aggression can occur with bristle-toothed surgeonfish (especially Ctenochaetus strigosus) because the animals compete for food.

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.
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