{"product_id":"money-cowrie-snail","title":"Money Cowrie Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cypraea annulus, commonly known as the Gold Ring Cowrie, is a prized addition to saltwater clean-up crews due to its striking appearance and voracious appetite for nuisance algae. Characterized by a smooth, cream-colored shell with a distinct yellow or orange ring on its dorsal side, these snails typically grow to about 1 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Guidelines\u003cbr\u003eDiet: They are primary herbivores. While they scavenge for detritus, their main role is consuming film algae and hair algae from rocks and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters: Maintain standard reef conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.025 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH (Essential for shell health)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironment: Provide plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They are nocturnal, so they require crevices to retreat into during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility: They are reef-safe and peaceful. However, avoid keeping them with aggressive predators like puffers or large crustaceans that might crush their shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution: Like most invertebrates, they are highly sensitive to copper-based medications and sudden shifts in water chemistry. Always use a slow drip-acclimation process when introducing them to your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513416577103,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2640\/9807\/files\/Dwarf-Cowrie-Snail.jpg?v=1772165073","url":"https:\/\/kaneaquarium.com\/products\/money-cowrie-snail","provider":"Kane Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}