{"product_id":"scutus-unguis","title":"Scutus unguis - Shield Limpet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eScutus unguis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea snail (Gastropoda)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown to black, often with a lighter edge; mantle partially or completely covers the flat, reduced shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approx. 8–12 cm, depending on age and keeping conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crepuscular and nocturnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grazer (algae, biofilm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eLight requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e No special requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eScutus unguis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very effective algae eater and is particularly suitable for larger marine aquariums with sufficient growth. Due to its size and strength, the aquarium should be set up stably, as loose decorations or small frags can be moved. Additional feeding with algae sheets (e.g. Nori) or vegetable frozen food is recommended if algae growth is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eVery powerful algae and biofilm eater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eUnusual appearance due to the shell covered by the mantle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eRobust and long-lived with stable water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eIdeal for larger reef and fish aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMostly nocturnal – often hidden during the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Haustierpiraten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690544230743,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/6985\/2247\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-11at17.56.06.jpg?v=1770829023","url":"https:\/\/www.haustierpiraten.at\/en\/products\/scutus-unguis","provider":"Haustierpiraten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}