{"product_id":"neritina-pulligera-beluga-white-helmet-snail","title":"Beluga White Helmet Snail -  Neritina pulligera","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeritina pulligera – Beluga White Helmet Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeluga White Helmet Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeritina pulligera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a rare and highly distinctive nerite snail known for its smooth, rounded shell and unusual pale white to creamy coloration. Its helmet-like shape and clean, minimal appearance make it stand out from more commonly available zebra, tiger, and patterned nerite varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to its unique appearance, the Beluga White Helmet Snail is an excellent natural algae grazer. It spends much of its time moving across aquarium glass, rocks, driftwood, and décor while feeding on algae, diatoms, and biofilm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and unusual nerite variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive white to cream helmet-shaped shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent algae and biofilm grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and suitable for community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe with healthy aquarium plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with most peaceful fish and shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill not establish a reproducing population in a typical freshwater aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for collectors and specialty aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeritina pulligera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beluga White Helmet Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algae, diatoms, biofilm, and supplemental algae-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeluga White Helmet Snails are best kept in established aquariums where natural algae and biofilm are readily available. Adequate calcium and mineral content are important for maintaining a healthy shell, while very soft or acidic water should be avoided as it can contribute to shell erosion over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual shell colour may vary naturally from bright ivory-white to cream or pale beige. As with other nerite snails, reproduction requires conditions not normally present in a standard freshwater aquarium, so they are not considered a pest snail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare, useful, and visually striking, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeluga White Helmet Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for an uncommon cleanup-crew species with a truly unique appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"3 pack ($7.99 each)","offer_id":51569518281010,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pack ($7.50 each)","offer_id":51569518313778,"sku":null,"price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 pack ($7.00 each)","offer_id":51569518346546,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug13_2026_07_35_07PM.png?v=1786665054","url":"https:\/\/aquafloracanada.ca\/products\/neritina-pulligera-beluga-white-helmet-snail","provider":"AquaFloraCanada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}