![]() These snails can grow up to 3 inches and generally may have a higher bioload than other smaller snail species, so please ensure your tank has at least 2.5 gallons of water per full grown snail and to do frequent water changes. NOTE: The snails you will receive are juveniles and are generally around marble size, and the size and color of each Mystery Snail may vary slightly due to them being live creatures with their own unique hues, patterns, and personalities. ![]() You can add crushed coral of calcium carbonate to your tank to naturally increase the PH of your water over time. ![]() To maintain optimum health, consider supplementing their diet with various vegetable or algae wafer supplements or Snello, and ensure that your water does not get below 7PH, as acidic water may start to corrode their shells. When they reach adulthood, they may lay a clutch of eggs above the waterline, provided there are at least 2-3 inches of clearance between the top of the aquarium and the water-line. They will often climb up to the water line to breathe air using their air tube (or "snorkel", as referred to by many hobbyists), so it's a good idea to make sure the water line in your aquarium isn't too high. Mystery Snails are generally much more active and have more "personality" than most other types of freshwater snails. These snails grow to 3 inches in diameter as adults! They will not eat live plants, only decaying or dying plants. They are able to co-habit well with any fish, shrimp, or plants, and are completely peaceful. If you do not see any visible algae anywhere in your aquarium, it would be pertinent to place a blanched piece of vegetable on the substrate every few days.These gorgeous Blue Mystery Snails (Pomacea Bridgesii) are great at cleaning algae off of glass, plants, and decorations. Simply remove if you do not want more snails around. They'll climb up above the surface of your water (keep a good lid), and lay a clutch of pearly eggs. These snails may reproduce in a freshwater aquarium if you keep more than one together. Keep your PH above 7, or their shells could begin to erode! This seller frequently ships extra snails in every order, so you may receive more than five in an order. They do like a bit of cuttlebone here and there to keep their shells hard and clear. Some blue mystery snails are dark blue, but technically blue mystery snails are ivory snails with a dark foot that creates the illusion of a blue shell, so you may receive light colored blue snails. These guys are undemanding, but would prefer a planted, community tank within normal parameters. Peaceful and easy- going, you may see them resting on green foliage in order to scrub away any algae or biofilms on the surface. These little guys play such an important role in a balanced aquarium! They are nature's recyclers, and work tirelessly to scrub detritus, algae and fish poo from your tank. Be sure to keep your water line a few inches from the edge of your tank to allow them to roam! They are shrimp safe.Ĭuriously, Mystery snails regularly make trips outside the water, using a 'Siphon' of sorts. So attractive and striking in the planted tank, these are completely peaceful little creatures, and will quickly clean up any waste left over by other inhabitants. These adorable Albino Mystery snails get larger (between 2- 3 inches), and are voracious algae and detritus eaters. ![]() The rest will be refunded!Įasily confused with the Illegal 'Apple snails' due to their shape, these little guys are a completely different species (Pomacea bridgesii)! ![]() Order more than one of each 1-cent sample, and we'll only send you one. What color will yours be?ġ/3" size, Limited to ONE SAMPLE TYPE per order please! Grab a new little buddy for your planted tank!īaby 'Mystery' Mystery snails are smaller than a dime, and come in various shades. ![]()
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