Berghia Center
Wetmorella nigropinnata
Wetmorella nigropinnata
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The Wetmorella nigropinnata, also known as the cave wrasse, is a fascinating inhabitant for aquariums from 250 liters. These small fish, which reach a size of 7-8 cm, prefer a warm water temperature of 24-28 °C. They can be kept individually or in groups and feed on a variety of live foods such as artemia, bosmids, frozen food, invertebrates, mysis and zoobenthos. Originally from various regions such as the Red Sea, the Indo-Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef, the cave wrasse is a real gem that is often difficult to find. With its hidden lifestyle and its natural habitat at depths of around 200 meters, it adds a unique touch to any aquarium.
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.
