{"product_id":"engina-mendicaria-hummelschnecke-super-restefresser","title":"Engina mendicaria bumblebee snail \/ super leftover eater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eProfile: Engina mendicaria (Bumblebee snail)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eEngina mendicaria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific region, especially from tropical waters of the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light brown to beige with striking dark stripes or spots adorning the case, reminiscent of a bumblebee's pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach up to 3 cm in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not dependent on light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eWater movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"639\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore, feeds mainly on carrion, small crustaceans, and detritus. It helps maintain the ecological balance by decomposing organic material in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively easy to care for, but it requires stable water conditions and a sufficient food source in the form of carrion or detritus-rich areas in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually through egg laying, which, however, does not always lead to successful larval development in aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eEngina mendicaria\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking snail with its characteristic \"bumblebee\" pattern. This snail is often used for algae and waste removal in aquariums and plays a role in the decomposition of organic materials. It is able to burrow into the substrate, thereby loosening the aquarium bottom and removing organic deposits. Its small size and interesting pattern make it a unique addition to reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Berghia Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728587272567,"sku":null,"price":3.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/6500\/0567\/files\/0765593D-4A75-42C9-BFFE-6343194B71EB.jpg?v=1771025232","url":"https:\/\/berghiaglobal.com\/en\/products\/engina-mendicaria-bumblebee-snail-super-leftover-eater","provider":"Berghia Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}