Margarites pupillus
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| Margarita Snail | |
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| Margarita Snail | |
| Species | Margarites pupillus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Margarita Snail, Stomatella Limpet Snail, Pearl Snail, Little Margarite, Pearly Topped Snail
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Reef-safe snail, will graze on most algaes. Do not keep with aggressive fish or other invertebrates that may attack it.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers cooler temperatures, keep with peaceful fish and a tank with plenty of algae growth to graze on.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Has a smooth turban-like shell with slight irridescence.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Margarites pupillus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Margarita Snail |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Foods | Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 1 + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.2 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Margarites pupillus |
